THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘America prepares for the midterms‘….
Too many no longer believe elections are fair
Will it work for his successor?
America’s new defence-tech industry should be a model for Europe
Binyamin Netanyahu is quick to start conflicts, but shows no ability to end them
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How (Not) to Fight and Economic War
Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?
A War’s Unintended Consequences—for Iran, the Middle East, and the Global Order
How America and Israel Can Shape a New Middle East
A Field Manual for a Ruptured World
COMMENTARY MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Anti-Americanism Is a Disease‘ – Patriotism is the Cure by Charles Fain Lehman
Think what you will about Donald Trump; no one can deny his flair. Take, for example, a segment of his State of the Union speech earlier this year. “I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle,” Trump said. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”
The U.S. can win without Iran acknowledging it lost
In 1976, a national celebration kindled my lifelong love of America. Can you imagine that today?
THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Mythos moment‘ – Can five men be trusted with AI?
After Mythos, a laissez-faire approach is no longer politically tenable or strategically wise
America and Iran must resume their efforts to strike a deal, even though it is sure to be an imperfect one
Lately, Democrats have joined the charge
The country will become a test case for reversing democratic decay
But the American president is misinterpreting an incomplete success
So why won’t it be prevented?
Across Britain a radical new feminism is rising. By Emily Lawford
Merlin Strategy’s exclusive polling reveals a growing gender divide among under-30s. By Scarlett Maguire
The Iran war is spiralling. America’s adversaries are enjoying the show. By Katie Stallard
THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Mission Accomplished’…
There is a reason he wants an exit from Iran
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, expect lasting change to energy markets
Dario Amodei’s warnings should not be dismissed
Business
The rise of the chatter-industrial complex
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THE NEW STATESMAN: The latest issue features ‘The Fall’ – How Donald Trump destroyed the American Empire.
The daring rescue of a stranded US airman in Iran has only emboldened the president
By John Gray
By Will Dunn
By Lola Seaton
Just because gas is up doesn’t mean EVs will take over
Trump’s White House Makeover Halted: A federal judge ordered a work stoppage on a $400 million ballroom project intended to replace the demolished East Wing, ruling the project lacked Congressional approval.
The Reinvention of War: The editor’s letter and lead features examine how cheap, deadly drones in Ukraine and Iran have transformed combat, turning sophisticated hardware into “knights in shining armor” vulnerable to modern technology.
Supreme Court Blocks Conversion Therapy Ban: The Court overturned a Colorado law prohibiting conversion therapy for minors, focusing on freedom of speech for mental health professionals.
Social Media Liability Inflection Point: Coverage of landmark jury awards in Los Angeles and New Mexico against Meta and Google for failing to protect children from psychological harm and online predators.
The Cicada Covid Variant: A new variant of Covid-19, dubbed “Cicada,” is reported to be spreading across the United States.
The German Deepfake Scandal: An investigative look into a scandal in Germany that has brought the issue of “virtual rape” and deepfake technology into the international spotlight. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How China hopes to win from the war‘
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake
Donald Trump may send in troops. Does he know what to do with them?
A regime loved by MAGA may soon lose power. That matters
Its humbling could raise borrowing costs
They will only expose ordinary investors to unnecessary risks
THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Advantage Iran‘
A month of bombing has achieved nothing. Will Donald Trump escalate, or talk?
A strict competition policy is not the barrier to bigger firms
As war rages in Iran, governments must not repeat the mistakes of 2022
Claudia Sheinbaum’s biggest problem is weak investment and growth, not Donald Trump
A rare Brexit dividend
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