The Spectator World Magazine – March 30, 2026

THE SPECTATOR WORLD: The latest issue features ‘The End Of Trumpism’….

The end of Trumpism

Having Donald Trump as President probably resembles being a heroin addict: you undergo regular episodes of sweating terror and mortal danger, the end result of which is to get you – at best – back to normal. A year ago, the Liberation Day tariffs nearly caused the American economy to seize up, before China mercifully let the matter drop. Then came the even more reckless decision to join Israel in bombing Iran’s Fordow nuclear installation; Iran agreed to halt hostilities just as it was figuring out how to penetrate Israeli airspace with its missiles. By Christopher Caldwell

Why Iran will hasten MAGA’s demise

Readers may disagree with the cover line of this issue. Pronouncing “the end of Trumpism” feels somewhat similar to declaring “the end of history” – a provocative, albeit less grandiose, statement that risks being mocked in the near future. We should start by saying we hope that we are wrong. Trumpism, as this magazine understands….

How Trump and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino teamed up to rebrand peace

When you attend the court of King Donald, it’s important to genuflect. Unfamiliar foreigners in need of pointers can look to the man who is currently the most assiduous non-American flatterer: FIFA president Gianni Infantino. By Matt McDonald

El Mencho’s last stand

Jalisco, Mexico No one seems to know exactly how El Mencho was killed. We are told the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was captured by the Mexican army during a firefight in late February, and subsequently died of his wounds. Beyond that, there is very little information. Why are the Mexican and

THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS – APRIL 9, 2026

THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS: The latest issue features geopolitical analyses of the Iran conflict by Fintan O’Toole and Pankaj Mishra, alongside cultural explorations of literature and art. Key contributions include discussions on the economic dualities of Shenzhen, China, and critiques of historical narratives regarding the Allied firebombing of Japan. 

A Bitter Education

In its quiescence to the West’s war on Iran, India is squandering a precious legacy.

Shenzhen Express

In Shenzhen, the successes and failures of China’s remarkable new economy are on full display.

Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future by Dan Wang

House of Huawei: The Secret History of China’s Most Powerful Company by Eva Dou

Who Built France?

A new history explores France’s empire from the perspective of the indigenous and enslaved people who participated, willingly or not, in its creation.

By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire by Mélanie Lamotte

A Man-Made Disaster

There has never been a moral and historical reckoning with the horrors inflicted by the Allied firebombing of Japan during World War II.

Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb by James M. Scott

The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell

LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS – APRIL 2, 2026 PREVIEW

Contents · Vol. 48 No. 6 · 02 April 2026

LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS: The latest issue features ‘Patricia Lockwood on Willa Cather, Tom Johnson on early modern work, various political analyses, reviews, poetry, and a diary entry on Serbian student movements. 

The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop by Garrett Peck

Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather


The Experience of Work in Early Modern England 
by Jane Whittle, Mark Hailwood, Hannah Robb and Taylor Aucoin


Caillebotte: 
Painting Is a Serious Game by Amaury ChardeauGustave Caillebotte: Painting Men edited by Scott Allan, Gloria Groom and Paul Perrin

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026

Israel Strikes Tehran; Pakistan Offers to Host U.S.-Iran Talks

The Pentagon said it was sending 2,000 airborne troops to the Middle East. It was unclear whether Iran and Israel supported a U.S. peace plan.

The Choking of Hormuz: How Oil’s Journey Has Been Upended by War

Trade is trickling through the vital strait connecting the Persian Gulf and the world, creating an economic shock thousands of miles away.

Ukraine Finally Got Battlefield Momentum. Now Comes a Russian Offensive.

Moscow’s forces are intensifying their attacks in southern Ukraine after Kyiv made rare gains along the front.

House Committee to Hold Hearing on D.H.S. Shutdown

Senate Republicans sent Democrats a plan to reopen the department that would separate funding for the parts of ICE involved in the deportation crackdown.

T.S.A. Tipped Off ICE Agents Before Arrests at San Francisco Airport

The American Prospect Magazine – APRIL 2026

Apr 2026 issue - The American Prospect

The American Prospect: The latest issue features ‘After ICE Comes to Town’ – Emma Janssen Travels To Rural Minnesota…

Who Will Govern AI?

Trump’s top officials are in the pocket of Big Tech. It remains to be seen whether Democrats will be much better. by Robert Kuttner

Trump’s Tunnel Vision Is Screwing Up a Hugely Important Infrastructure Project

A new rail bridge opens in New Jersey, but all eyes are on the Gateway Program’s tunnel funding crisis. by Gabrielle Gurley

Then They Came for the Immigrant Truckers

Trump strips commercial driver’s licenses from 200,000 legal immigrants who bring your goods to market.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026

Saudi Crown Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls

Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.

Tehran Fires New Barrages After U.S. Claims Progress on Talks

Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says

How Pakistan Is Trying to Reshape Its Image Abroad

New, friendly media operations and expanded state-run television are pushing Pakistan’s message while independent news outlets face repression.

Republicans Consider Compromise Plan to Fund Homeland Security Dept.

A day after President Trump said he did not want a compromise, Republicans were exploring breaking off ICE funding so the rest of the agency could reopen.

FOREIGN POLICY MAGAZINE – WINTER 2026 PREVIEW

Foreign Policy – the Global Magazine of News and Ideas

FOREIGN POLICY MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The World After Trump’…

Three Scenarios for a Post-Trump World

Ten years hence, the world will look very different.

Electrostates vs. Petrostates

China is building a new green bloc, while the United States is doubling down on oil.

A Better Trans-Atlantic Relationship Is Entirely Possible

How Europe and the United States could end up in a healthier alliance.

What Would an Abundance Foreign Policy Look Like?

Turning a popular idea from the American left outward.

Can Middle Powers Gel?

A close reading reveals multiple barriers to such a coalition.

Electrostates vs. Petrostates

China is building a new green bloc, while the United States is doubling down on oil.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – MARCH 30, 2026 PREVIEW

A portrait of New York City as a pattern of subway cars firehydrants water towers rats alligators a few people and one...

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features ‘Roz Chast’s “City Beasts” – Where the wild things are. Also, Jon Lee Anderson on Cuba’s crumbling regime, Jia Tolentino on Robyn, Jill Lepore on entrusting A.I. with moral judgment, and more.

The First Casualty of Trump’s War in Iran Was the Truth

The cruellest irony is that of a President who addresses the Iranian people in the language of liberation and then threatens freedom of the press back home. By David Remnick

Does A.I. Need a Constitution?

A new set of precepts is meant to make the chatbot Claude wise, decent, and safe. It also marks a striking transfer of public responsibility from constitutional government to private tech firms. By Jill Lepore

Is Cuba Next?

Trump’s campaign to topple foreign adversaries encounters a battered but defiant regime. By Jon Lee Anderson

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026

Trump Postpones Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure

Iran disputed President Trump’s claim that they held “very good” talks, casting it as a ploy to soothe markets and to buy time for more military action.

War’s Attacks on Energy Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage

A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt customers around the world for months or even years.

2 Pilots Are Dead After Jet and Truck Collide at LaGuardia Airport

Forty-one people were taken to the hospital, a Port Authority official said. Hundreds of flights were canceled and disruptions were expected across the U.S.

ICE Agents Begin Deployment at U.S. Airports

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said ICE agents could help ease long lines as thousands of T.S.A. workers went without pay amid a partial government shutdown.

Trump Is Digging Up Washington. Can Lawsuits Stop the Bulldozers?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026

Trump Threatens to Hit Power Plants Unless Strait Is Reopened

As Tehran remained defiant, President Trump issued an ultimatum after Iranian missiles struck cities in Israel, including one near its main nuclear research center.

Trump Is Finally Eyeing an Exit From Iran. But Will He Take It?

President Trump says he is considering “winding down” operations in Iran. But many of his original war goals remain unaccomplished.

As War Disrupts India’s Gulf Ties, Economy Faces ‘New Broadside’

Mullin Explored Bipartisan Deal to Rein In Immigration Crackdown

Senator Markwayne Mullin, whom President Trump chose to lead the Department of Homeland Security, privately discussed concessions the White House has rejected.

The Supreme Court Could Make It Harder to Vote by Mail in the Midterms

Republicans want to toss ballots arriving after Election Day. Critics say thousands of votes — a majority cast by Democrats — are at stake.

Why There’s a Chance California Elects a Republican Governor

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