admin Trump’s Anti-Growth Agenda
When a superpower’s economy lags, hegemony becomes unsustainable.
Todd Blanche’s War Against Journalism
As the acting attorney general prepares for confirmation hearings, his DOJ is showcasing its willingness to intimidate reporters whose revelations…
How Lindsey Graham Persuaded Trump to Attack Iran
The senator was a GOP throwback in an age of isolationism.
Winners of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year
A collection of winners and selected images from the competition’s “Top 101” grouping, chosen from more than 1,500 entries by…
The Last of the Three Amigos
Lindsey Graham believed American power could be a force for good in the world.
Atlantic Trivia: Early-2000s Tech
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The War Trump Can’t Control
President Trump has consistently said the war in Iran will be over “quickly.” Is it becoming one America can’t exit?
The Cicerone
Fulvio De Bonis can’t get you lunch with the pope. Anything else in Rome, he can probably make happen.
Russia and America Are Rediscovering the Limits of Nuclear Weapons
They buy deterrence. That’s about it.
Party Machines Weren’t So Bad After All
By empowering political parties, the Supreme Court has delivered a win for American democracy.