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Britain’s New Spy Chief Has a New Mission
Blaise Metreweli is revamping the legendary MI6 for an era of conflict in Europe. 
The Great Chinese Vibe Shift
A country once obsessed with success is taking things slower.
The Collapse That Created Today’s Russia
From the ashes of communism emerged a corrupt, nihilistic, and warmongering elite.
What’s Buried by Baghdad’s Construction Boom
The politics of rebuilding in a city of memories.
A Poet Finds New Life in America’s Borderlands
Saretta Morgan’s poems speak the language of the Southwest’s deserts.
The Balance-of-Power Theory Strikes Again
Nobody should be surprised at how the world is reacting to Donald Trump’s threats.
How Not to Lead
America’s allies may comply for now. But the damage to trust will have consequences.
Why Latin America Has Been Demure in Davos
U.S. aggression is nothing new for the region.
Why Trump Should Accept Putin’s New START Offer
Extending the nuclear treaty is not about trust—it’s about pragmatism.
The Look of Empire
Donald Trump’s dangerous fixation with imperial aesthetics.
Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos
With nearly 25 countries already signed on, critics fear that the new body could challenge the United Nations’ authority.
A Wild Davos Gives Europe a Dose of Needed Shock Therapy
Trump’s wrecking ball creates new determination to address the continent’s long-festering problems.
Carney Come Lately
The Canadian leader’s Davos speech is a masterclass in realism—and an overdue admission of hypocrisy.
The Board of Discord
Trump’s “Board of Peace” is neither an alternative to the U.N. nor a harmless vanity project but a threat to international cooperation.
TACOs in Greenland?
The U.S. president followed up a concerning speech with a confusing announcement.
