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Vuvuzela Democracy

Vuvuzela Democracy

South Africans are about to head to the polls–and cast their votes in one of the most consequential elections for the democratic world this year.

Vusi Tyala
Do No Harm–and More Good

Do No Harm–and More Good

When healthcare giants and elite universities stray from their mission to do good, should these nonprofit titans lose their tax privileges?

John DiIulio, Jr.
A Church at War

A Church at War

The Moscow-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church has drawn the ire of the Ukrainian government, leaving church congregants in a tough place.

Ringo Harrison
Can Congress Prevent Trump From Exiting NATO?

Can Congress Prevent Trump From Exiting NATO?

Congress has tried multiple times—and failed—to prevent the executive branch from exiting other major treaties. 

Igor Khrestin
The Giants of the Economists’ Century

The Giants of the Economists’ Century

The careers of the 20th century’s two most influential economists, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman, are a study in contrasts but also in similarities.

Michael Mandelbaum
Next Up: Authoritarian-Friendly AI

Next Up: Authoritarian-Friendly AI

Russia and China are racing to develop AI models that only promote certain narratives. If Western firms aren't careful, they'll walk into the same trap.

Ben Dubow
Less European Butter, More Guns

Less European Butter, More Guns

If Europeans want to keep their continent safe, they'll need to make different choices over what their tax euros are spent on.

Dalibor Roháč
Dare To Know

Dare To Know

On Immanuel Kant's 300th birthday, has American society had any success in following his bold dictum, Sapere Aude?

John G. Rodden