The dismantling of America’s senior military leadership began within hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th. The first symbolic blow came when General Mark Milley’s portrait was removed from its place among former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But the real purge followed

On the Mexican side of the border between Nogales, Sonora, and Nogales, Arizona, a dozen soldiers stand watch. Some vehicles heading north are stopped for inspection, while others are waved through. As the busiest crossing point between Sonora and Arizona, Nogales saw approximately 10.6 million

Beneath the vaulted arches of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, beyond the clamor of haggling merchants and bustling crowds, another form of commerce quietly unfolds. In dimly lit corridors, traders slip in and out of back rooms, exchanging bundles of dollars for digital assets. One such trader reveals

Ukrainian officials are currently engaged in high-stakes negotiations with the United States, facing a level of brinkmanship that is extreme even by Donald Trump’s standards. His administration is demanding that Ukraine hand over a significant share of profits from its mining, ports, and other

As the final votes were counted in Germany’s election, three key takeaways emerged. First, the opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), along with their Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union (CSU), secured a clear, albeit underwhelming, victory with 29% of the vote. This outcome positions

After peaking at 11% year-on-year in 2022, inflation across the developed world had been steadily declining—until now. As central banks begin easing interest rates, inflation is once again creeping upward (see Chart 1). Between September and December, inflation rose from 2.1% to 2.5%.

All American presidents eventually reach a point where they wish they had more power. Most, however, accept that Congress and the courts play an essential role in governance. Donald Trump, in contrast, appears to interpret Article II of the Constitution as a carte blanche for presidential

"MANY PEOPLE... have the vague feeling that something is no longer right with our country and the situation in the world." So writes Friedrich Merz in his final "MerzMail" dispatch before Germany’s pivotal election on Sunday. Unlike many leaders-in-waiting who offer bland

In his first whirlwind month back in office, Donald Trump has thrilled his base and stunned his opponents. Through an aggressive flurry of executive actions, he is attempting to transform the presidency into the dominant branch of government. The pressing question is: how far will he go before he

The annual meetings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have long served as a platform for researchers to showcase cutting-edge innovations. At the latest gathering in Boston, held from February 13th to 15th, attendees explored a broad array of scientific