One from the archive:
Putin’s “Power” Politics | Insight
The impending approval of Russia’s natural gas pipeline to Germany is a reminder of how autocracies may be empowered by global trade.
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Everything from last week:
The Future of Peace, III: What’s Next? | Bird’s Eye
Discussing the decline of American hegemony and what it means for international order. Can international institutions pick up the slack? What does the future hold?
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Is Washington Up to The Task? | Focus
In the face of a rising China, America has a strategy in mind. But it’s unclear we can actually make it happen.
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Punching Left, Right, and Center | Insight
Joe Biden’s presidency has been struggling for months. Some frustration is warranted, but sticking with Joe is our best bet.
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Which Side Are You On? | Guest Insight
There’s been a big uptick in labor action, but it’s not just strikes. Even within unions, workers aren’t always happy with leadership.
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Domestic Instability is Ruining Foreign Policy | Insight
Joe Biden wants back into the Iran deal. Even if it goes through, other countries don’t know what to expect from our foreign policy.
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AND the week before (because I forgot to send last week's):
The Future of Peace, II: IR Theories | Bird’s Eye
Harry and Philip break down three major theories of international relations and discuss which seems to have the best grip on things.
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Arabian Nights Under an Artificial Moon | Focus
From Disney World to the Saudi desert, the ultra-wealthy have long dreamed of being great founders. Some are more dangerous than others.
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Talk Is Cheap, Not Worthless | Insight
Spectacles takes readers through the promises and perils of the Biden administration’s international conference on democracy.
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Can Secession Be Legitimate? | Insight
Though it’s of international consequence, a domestic rift is at the heart of Ukraine’s troubles.
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How Big Money Breaks Democracy, Explained | Insight
We all know that somehow lobbying and campaign finance are a disaster for democracy. But why? And how is the system supposed to work?
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