Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats
The president is increasingly hated, but so is an opposition party that fails to oppose.
Feb 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election
In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.
Feb 20, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
The Trump Administration, the Democrats, and the Ukraine Peace Process The Trump Administration, the Democrats, and the Ukraine Peace Process
The challenges ahead.
Feb 20, 2025 / Anatol Lieven
What’s Next for Syrian Refugees? What’s Next for Syrian Refugees?
While Syrians around the world are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, they are still cautious about what comes next.
Feb 19, 2025 / Helen Benedict
A New International Campaign Rises in Ukraine A New International Campaign Rises in Ukraine
Its goal is unmistakable: let Ukrainian civilian prisoners go.
Feb 19, 2025 / Mary Kaldor and Luke Cooper
Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Is Part of a Larger Network of Grift and Graft Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Is Part of a Larger Network of Grift and Graft
The Argentinian president faces impeachment charges for endorsing a crypto rug pull, via the same network that apparently launched Melania Trump’s memecoin.
Feb 19, 2025 / Jacob Silverman
Beatriz Nascimento’s Histories of Afro-Brazilian Rebellion Beatriz Nascimento’s Histories of Afro-Brazilian Rebellion
The scholar, poet, and filmmaker devoted her life to sketching out a revisionist historiography of resistance in Latin America but also the world.
Feb 18, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Yasmina Price
Trump’s Mafia Shakedown Might Destroy NATO—if We’re Lucky Trump’s Mafia Shakedown Might Destroy NATO—if We’re Lucky
America’s greedy gangster president is forcing European elites to finally reckon with the high price of protection.
Feb 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plans for Gaza Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plans for Gaza
A monstrous proposal: from the riviera to the sea.
Feb 17, 2025 / OppArt / Emanuele Del Rosso