Trump Does Not Understand the War He Lost
admin The president’s comments at the G7 summit revealed that he doesn’t understand the war he started—or the words that come…
June 2026
The Doha Connection
Trump’s off-ramp from war with Iran runs through Qatar.
Oil Prices Might Not Go Back to Normal Anytime Soon
There’s a big difference between reopening the Strait of Hormuz on paper and resuming the flow of oil through it.
Assume You Will Be Hacked
AI is enabling a deluge of cyberattacks the likes of which we’ve never seen before.
The Butterfly Longevity Diet
Researchers aren’t sure why Heliconius butterflies live so long, but pollen may be part of the answer.
Why July 4 Turned Into a Trump Rally
The president has never accepted that the head of state and the leader of the Republican Party are separate roles.
The Betrayal of the Iranian People
The world has not reckoned with the violence visited on Iran’s people in 2026.
Finally, an Action Movie About Washington’s French and Indian War Years
Young Washington gives us pre-Revolutionary George, bristling with awkwardness and ambition.
The Humanities Were Never Neutral
Readers respond to our March 2026 issue.
Atlantic Trivia: Patriotic Music
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.