How the West Was Saved
Michael MandelbaumThe Marshall Plan has a good claim to being the most successful diplomatic initiative that the United States has ever undertaken—and Benn Steil’s new book only strengthens the case.
Atonement as Activism
John McWhorterToday’s consciousness-raising on race is less about helping black people than it is about white people seeking grace.
Cell Phones as Cigarettes
Diane FrancisSmartphones are every bit as annoying, addictive, and dangerous to our health as are cigarettes—and the second-hand consequences are alarming.
The Future of Political Parties in Three Movements
Bruce E. CainAssuming that the current political situation reflects something deeper about our current politics, what will our democracy look like in the future?
The “Libya Model”
Adam GarfinkleSo exactly what “Libya Model” did John Bolton have in mind?
Malaysia’s Democratic Breakthrough
Larry Diamond“At a time when democracy is in retreat around the world, I hope that the people of Malaysia have given some hope to people around the world clamouring for their own freedom.”
—Anwar Ibrahim, May 15, 2018
The Top 14 Causes of Political Polarization
David BlankenhornWhy we can’t stand each other, explained.
America the Erratic
Damir MarusicTrump quitting the Iran Deal illustrates how foreign policy decision-making fundamentally changed after 2008.
The Meaning of Withdrawal
Adam GarfinkleSeven key questions to ask about Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran Deal.
Social Justice as Distributive Justice
Richard Thompson FordIt’s messy and open ended, like politics, where even well justified policies often involve some moral arbitrariness.