Q. & A.
Timely interviews on politics and more.
Jeffrey Sachs’s Great-Power Politics
The economist discusses what the U.S. gets wrong about Putin and the war in Ukraine.
February 27, 2023
What’s Behind the Chinese Spy Balloon
President Xi Jinping has modernized and expanded his military, but the balloon incident may indicate the challenges he faces in consolidating its power.
February 18, 2023
How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response
The authoritarian President has stuffed his government with corrupt and inexperienced loyalists. Can a kneecapped civil society fill the gap?
February 14, 2023
The Meaning of African American Studies
The discipline emerged from Black struggle. Now the College Board wants it to be taught with barely any mention of Black Lives Matter.
February 3, 2023
Are Republicans Ready to Move On from Donald Trump?
A former loyalist contemplates the former President’s flaws—and the G.O.P.’s willingness to ignore them.
February 1, 2023
Two Supreme Court Cases That Could Break the Internet
A cornerstone of life online has been that platforms are not responsible for content posted by users. What happens if that immunity goes away?
January 25, 2023
How Russia’s New Commander in Ukraine Could Change the War
Why has Vladimir Putin promoted Valery Gerasimov, who helped plan the disastrous initial invasion last year, to lead the fight?
January 17, 2023
The Origins of Joe Biden’s Document Mess
At the end of his Vice-Presidency, all official documents should have been transferred to the National Archives. How did some end up elsewhere?
January 14, 2023
What a Ban on Non-compete Agreements Could Mean for American Workers
Companies often prevent employees from joining rivals. The Biden Administration wants that to end.
January 10, 2023
What Israel’s New Far-Right Government Means for Palestinians
Critics fear that Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-line coalition will damage the country’s democracy and inflame tensions in the West Bank and Gaza.
January 4, 2023
