List of North America articles
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A portrait of Nate Silver in a circle atop a green background with poker chips falling. ‘On the Edge’ Puts Its Bets in the Wrong Places
Nate Silver offers a disjointed paean to gambling and venture capitalists.
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Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War, Raj M. Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff, Scribner, 336 pp., $30, July 2024. Silicon Valley Hasn’t Revolutionized Warfare—Yet
The Pentagon is warming up to commercial technologies, but it has a long way to go.
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A photo illustration shows a fine art from with a woman in a green cocktail dress. When a Love Triangle Meets Economics
Beneath the sex, a madcap novel about an art heist lays bare the realities of globalization.
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An overhead view of the coal-fired Soma power plant in Manisa, western Turkey. Billionaires Must Help Fix the Planet
It’s time for the ultra-rich to take responsibility for their role in the climate crisis.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray delivers opening remarks at a meeting of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force in Washington, D.C. How U.S. Cyber Adversaries Are Trying to Undermine the Election
American companies and officials reveal a flurry of warnings and actions against Russia, China, and Iran.
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A woman atop a statue holds up a Mexican flag. How AMLO Destroyed Mexican Democracy
The outgoing president has concentrated power in his party—and destabilized institutions in the process.
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An illustration shows a white couple whispering to each other inside a fenced backyard as they grill burgers. A dog sits next to them. Passing in the background is a Haitian family. How Weaponizing Food Helps Trump Win Votes
From the Irish to Italians and Chinese, food has long been used to define who is—or isn’t—a “real American.”
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A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment marches by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 27. Stop Politicizing the Military
The tenor of the first U.S. election campaign with post-9/11 veterans on the ticket has been disappointing.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sit beside each other in upholstered armchairs int the Oval Office of the White House. Biden motions with one open hand as he speaks, and Netanyahu is partly turned in his seat to watch him, smiling. The White House’s Defense of Israel Is Undermining International Law
The United States tends to hail the ICC when it prosecutes American enemies, but assails the court when it goes after U.S. allies.
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A photo illustration shows a missile in place of a direction indicator on the face of a compass. A Course Correction on National Security
The next president will need to embark on a radically different path from the past two administrations.
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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the General Assembly to present priorities for 2024 at the U.N. headquarters in New York. Can the West Revive Multilateralism?
A new survey reveals that support for international cooperation among global south countries is dismally low.
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Two women wearing the same t-shirt that reads "VOICES OF IMMIGRANTS" stare at the camera. Why Trump and Vance Are Scapegoating Haitians
The false accounts about eating pets in an Ohio town tap into a long history of racism and the obscuring of Haiti as a standard-bearer of freedom.
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Questions Harris and Trump Still Need to Be Asked
A cheat sheet for the journalists covering the U.S. presidential campaign.
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A young woman dressed as Lady Justice, carrying a sword and a set of scales, takes part in a protest in Mexico City. There’s a Better Way for Mexico to Elect Its Judges
New constitutional amendments will hurt voters, the rule of law, and economic development.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference. U.S. Interest Rates are Finally Dropping. Is That Good?
The impact will be felt around the world.
