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The Crisis of American Leadership

The Crisis of American Leadership

Chris Patten | For most of the post-World War II era, the US has abided by international law. But George W. Bush’s military adventurism undermined trust in the US-led international order. It has become nearly impossible to tackle pressing global challenges.

The Local Threat to American Democracy

The Local Threat to American Democracy

Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca | The interests of voters in predominantly Democratic-leaning US cities are being trampled by Republican state-level leaders and their business supporters. Through ballot and voting restrictions, America continues to be threatened by entrenched minority rule.

AI’s Pugwash Moment

AI’s Pugwash Moment

Anne-Marie Slaughter and Fadi Chehadé | Leading scientists, technologists, philosophers, ethicists, and humanitarians from every continent must come together to secure a broad agreement on a framework for governing AI that can win support at the local, national, and global levels.

Spain Dodges a Far-Right Bullet

Spain Dodges a Far-Right Bullet

Shlomo Ben-Ami | A few days ago, the Vox party appeared to be on the cusp of becoming the first far-right party in Spain’s government since Franco. That did not happen, but Spanish politics may still be headed for a volatile chapter.

Economic Statecraft for the Green Transition

Economic Statecraft for the Green Transition

Laurence Boone | OP-EDThe European Union has recently undergone a “geopolitical awakening,” with member states recognizing the need for greater sovereignty to ensure their security, not only in terms of defense, but also with regard to the economy and, more broadly, Europe’s vision of the world.

The Return of EU Enlargement

The Return of EU Enlargement

Carl Bildt | With Ukraine and Moldova having been recognized as candidates for accession to the EU, the next European Commission is expected to make enlargement one of its top priorities. After a decade in which enlargement had stalled, the EU is now poised to revive its most successful policy ever.

A Trade Policy for the Middle Class will not Save US Manufacturing

A Trade Policy for the Middle Class will not Save US Manufacturing

Daniel Gros | The Biden administration has turned its back on free trade, arguing that decades of globalization have not benefited US workers. That may be true, but its new plan for a “fairer, more durable” international economic order is unlikely to improve their wages or job prospects

What Ukraine Brings to Nato

What Ukraine Brings to Nato

Yuliya Tymoshenko | Some doubt the wisdom of granting Ukraine NATO membership, warning that it will give the alliance nothing but headaches. But Ukraine brings much to the table, from a battle-tested military to beeing the model of a functioning democracy that post-war Russia will need.

Prigozhin Is a Symptom

Prigozhin Is a Symptom

Schlomo Ben-Ami | While Yevgeny Prigozhin abandoned his march on Moscow, his aborted rebellion exposed the institutional decay of President Vladimir Putin’s corrupt regime. Despite Putin’s lofty visions of imperial grandeur, his reliance on mercenaries has exposed his “empire” as dysfunctional.

Heightened Risk from a Weakened Russia

Heightened Risk from a Weakened Russia

Joschka Fischer* | Following the aborted march on Moscow by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group, the war in Ukraine has entered a dangerous new phase. The endgame is approaching, and whatever happens on the battlefield will also determine the future of Russian domestic politics.

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