Civil Society
Syria’s Imperiled Transition
How shock therapy threatens the post-Assad peace.
The Price of Russian Paranoia
Spy hunting shores up Putin’s power—but paralyzes the state.
The Five Futures of Russia
And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
Standing With Afghan Women
How to support the movement resisting the Taliban’s extremism.
India’s Feet of Clay
How Modi’s supremacy will hinder his country’s rise.
The Autocrat’s Worst Enemy
Despots hate cities and the mayors who run them.
A Better Way to Build AI
America’s dominance depends on getting local communities on board.
The Strange Triumph of a Broken America
Power abroad comes with dysfunction at home.
A Democracy Safe for the World
How to fix a broken system.
Sapiens in the Mist
What the fight about humanity’s origins reveals about its future.