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The Battle for Ukraine
Putin’s Real Target: Democracy in Russia and Beyond

Vladimir Putin considers stable, prosperous, rule-of-law democracies along Russia’s border as a threat because of what they represent: the possibility of an alternative to autocratic rule in Russia.

Blue Civil War
Asian Americans Claim Victory in Affirmative Action Fight

The blue-on-blue affirmative action civil war is over in California—for the time being. Will it have any lasting effects?

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High Finance in the UK
The Much-Too-Special Relationship

The City of London threatens U.S. security and abets corruption. Revisionist powers like Russia have figured out this dynamic and are busy exploiting it.

Bibi the Lone Ranger
Israel Prepares for Potential Iran Strike Despite Nuclear Talks

The Israeli leadership is commanding the IDF to allocate billions for a potential unilateral strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. As Washington stays committed to diplomacy, Tel Aviv is preparing to go it alone.

Afghan Elections
Afghan Politicians and Militants Both Launching New Campaigns

Violence is ratcheting up in Afghanistan ahead of April’s elections, just as America nears its final withdrawal date.

Humility in the Face of Progress
More "Settled Science" Down the Drain

Saturated fats don’t necessarily lead to heart disease, a new study has found. As another tenet of “settled science” bites the dust, we’re reminded that dogmatism is the enemy of scientific progress.

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Around the Web in Five Clicks

Your weekly surf around the web, curated by TAI staff.

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A Confucian Approach
What Is Religious Freedom Good For?

Saying that religious freedom is important because it leads to economic prosperity may strike some as unnecessarily amoral. But we should not be overly disturbed by narrow interests bringing about morally desirable consequences.

Thailand In Turmoil
Thailand Lifts State of Emergency But Crisis Goes On

Who will succeed the widely beloved, aging King of Thailand? Can anyone claim his outsized legacy? The future of the country is at stake.

Border Crossings
EU Citizenship for Sale, But Only for Some

Undercover British journalists expose a scheme that allows anyone with £150,000 to buy Bulgarian citizenship—and with it an open invitation to live and work anywhere in the EU. Borders are becoming more porous, but your wealth largely determines how much mobility you enjoy.

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