JOURNALISM
Biden Can’t Pay His Way Out of Fighting Cold War II
As Britain found out against Napoleon, at some point you will have to put your own boots on the ground.
The Second Cold War Is Escalating Faster Than the First
Eight examples — from the triumphs of populism to failures of economics — show how analyzing past experience can improve your forecasting and decision-making.
The Second Cold War Is Escalating Faster Than the First
To understand what is at stake in the fight against the axis of China, Russia and Iran, just read “The Lord of the Rings.”
From Deepfakes to Arms Races, AI Politics Is Here
Large language models are only going to get more devious, and it’s unlikely that any sort of regulation can rein in the machines.
Resistance Is Futile, But Maybe Not With AI
Your job is on the line, especially if artificial intelligence gets smart enough to answer these 6 questions.
Global Population Crash Isn't Sci-Fi Anymore
We used to worry about the planet getting too crowded, but there are plenty of downsides to a shrinking humanity as well.
Ukraine Needs Total Western Support — and So Does Israel
Two nations are fighting for their existence against absolutist enemies, but one is the victim of a double standard.
If You Think World War III Is Unimaginable, Read This
Novelists and filmmakers have long developed alternative histories of major conflicts that should serve as warnings for complacent Americans.
America’s Longtime Sources of Power Have Turned Weak
The US used to be good at persuading allies to pursue its ends and deterring enemies from pursuing theirs. That advantage is being squandered in seven significant ways.