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America, Europe's Frenemy

America, Europe's Frenemy

The United States serves as a projection screen for the desires and hatreds of many Europeans–and in the process, offers insight into Europe’s own internal tensions.

Peter Hefele
Don't Think, Dear
Books

Don't Think, Dear

A new book on George Balanchine questions whether ballet is a toxic art form.

Robert Steven Mack
Ask Me Anything with Francis Fukuyama

Ask Me Anything with Francis Fukuyama

Dr. Francis Fukuyama answers questions ranging from geopolitics and "wokeism" to the science-fiction series Dune.

Francis Fukuyama, Carolyn Stewart
The Right's Anti-Corporate Turn

The Right's Anti-Corporate Turn

Spurred on by the culture wars, those on the right are increasingly hostile to corporate America. Their tactics risk killing the goose that laid the golden egg.

Dalibor Roháč
Ukraine at War

Ukraine at War

Francis Fukuyama recaps his trip to Ukraine and the latest major developments in the counter-offensive.

Francis Fukuyama
A Case for Optimism in Latin America

A Case for Optimism in Latin America

On the International Day of Democracy, taking stock of where democracy is making gains around the world.

Casey Cagley, Antonio Garrastazu
Orbán’s Tainted Democracy
Books

Orbán’s Tainted Democracy

A new book on Viktor Orbán reminds us that democracy can be peacefully overthrown by those who loudly assert their democratic bona fides.

Arch Puddington
Vivek's Ten "Truths"?

Vivek's Ten "Truths"?

The Republican presidential hopeful is offering a compact statement of beliefs that, whether you agree or disagree, resonate with many American voters.

Donald M. Bishop