MAY 20. 2026

The Doublespeak of Lebanon’s Other Shiite Leader

Hezbollah’s fate will be decided by the Amal Movement’s calculations about its own future.

Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil

Mark Carney is counting on Alberta’s oil sands to help him survive Trump’s trade agenda.

Why Were Shots Fired in the Philippines Senate?

The gunfight is the latest twist in a power struggle between two dynasties.

Pennsylvania Primary Results: Philadelphia Voters Could Send the Next Squad Member to Congress

Progressives including AOC united around Chris Rabb in the tight four-way race. The winner is almost guaranteed to prevail in November.

MAY 19. 2026

Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC

The race was widely viewed as a referendum on Donald Trump. It was also a test of the pro-Israel lobby's power.

Why China Is Cracking Down on Elite Education

The campaign is motivated by corruption concerns and an old-fashioned egalitarianism.

Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards

“The outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus in the past two weeks show why international threats need an international response. ”

What Does Putin Want From Xi?

Russia seeks to resolve several trade issues during this week’s summit. But China holds the cards.

Washington Might Be Ready to Bargain With Beijing

The United States may be accepting the reality of Chinese power.

Can Armenia’s Democracy Prevail?

Unconditional Western support for the incumbent prime minister could backfire.

Bolloré’s Way

Even in a country that has made a pastime of its declamatory public letters, this one seems to stand out. It’s not every day that a list of signatories

The Little-Known Nuclear Deal That Could Help Our Climate Crisis

A project to turn nuclear warheads into safe electricity was astonishingly successful in the post-Cold War era. Could it happen again?

Three Concrete Steps to Advance Palestinian Freedom

Legal reform and structural change may lack flair, but they can improve the situation on the ground.

The Tree in the Square

Or, how I fell in love with a linden

Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters

Trump using his “anti-weaponization” fund to put January 6 rioters on the dole is a whole new kind of corruption.

Made in the USA

Pete Hegseth is the product of an essentially American ethos—which means we have no choice but to ask what to do with him, and what to do with ourselves.

No Procedure Can Manufacture a European Demos

Across federalist, fiscal and deliberative proposals, Europe’s reformers keep deferring the one question integration cannot bypass.

This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It.

Roger Shoffstall spent three years in prison for tax evasion. Still, each year the federal government pays his Alaska company, Summit Telephone, for internet service that’s slower than in most of the U. S.

Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AG

Becerra, a front-runner for California governor, has a history of blocking police accountability and seeking to uphold the death penalty.

With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers

Pennsylvania courts allow attorneys to argue against their convicted clients’ bid for justice. It has resulted in people spending years or decades in prison before being freed based on issues lawyers overlooked or rejected.