Analysis
List of Analysis articles
How Britain Poisoned Its Own Soldiers
A new documentary exposes a grim nuclear history.
Alan Moore Wants You to Invent Your Own God
An acclaimed English author offers his take on creativity and magic.
Trump’s Executive Picks Are Radical, but Not Unprecedented
The tradition of appointing cabinet leaders who hate their jobs dates back to Ronald Reagan.
Russia’s Missiles Threaten a Nuclear Meltdown in Ukraine
The Ukrainian power grid is under severe attack—with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Trump Is His Own Secretary of State
The next U.S. president’s foreign-policy appointees ultimately won’t matter much.
New Missiles Won’t Change Ukraine’s Broken War Math
The incoming Trump administration needs to learn from Biden’s mistakes.
It’s Time for Ukraine to Make the Best Peace It Can
U.S. policymakers can help shape a deal that preserves national security.
The U.S. Must Support Gaza Before Winter
Seasonal rains and flooding portend further humanitarian catastrophe.
Why Emerging Powers Are Welcoming Trump’s Victory
Traditional powers are worried about Trump 2.0, but much of the world has had the opposite reaction.
The Real Reason Israel Wants to Ban UNRWA
Israel’s motivations may extend far beyond the current war in Gaza.
Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?
The Danish Navy is circling a suspicious Chinese ship off its coast—but deterring ill-intentioned merchant vessels presents a geopolitical dilemma.
To Protect the ICC, Its Chief Prosecutor Must Step Aside
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
Trump May Not Understand How Dangerous the World Is Now
A new axis of autocrats has European diplomats worried.
Trump 2.0 Could Give China a Headache in Southeast Asia
The region’s diverse governments may get along better with the new administration.
The Key to a Successful Trump Energy Agenda Is Electricity
Rather than drill, baby, drill, it should be build, baby, build.