A ‘Promising Democracy’ That Can’t Stop Fighting Itself
admin In 1950, <em>The Atlantic</em> had a warning for Colombia. Now, ahead of its election, that same warning is relevant once…
May 2026
Words of War
Four terms that are proving unhelpful in understanding the war with Iran
The TACO Equilibrium
Oil markets expect Donald Trump to end the Iran war imminently. That might be why he doesn’t.
The King of Queens
President Trump loves “handsome” men, especially the muscular ones.
That’s No Way to Run a Railroad
Reformed collective-bargaining laws would bring what unions want into better alignment with the public interest.
History Repeats in Cuba
Trump is not the first American president to think he can take it.
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Scientific Misconceptions
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
‘Has He Been Drugged?’
In a new memoir, Jill Biden recounts her husband’s calamitous debate night.
How Hacks Redefined Greatness
Over five seasons, the HBO comedy has explored what it means to succeed creatively.
The Lag Between an Iran Deal and Lower Oil Prices
The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will take time to return to normal.