Analysis
List of Analysis articles
How Post-Assad Syria Could Unleash a New Regional Order
Turkey can calm Arab nations fearful of an Islamist takeover by inviting Syria’s neighbors and the Gulf states to play a central role in the political transition.
Why Giorgia Meloni Loves Antonio Gramsci
Countering the left’s cultural hegemony has become an obsession on the Italian right—and they’re turning to a communist philosopher for ideas.
Soup Dumplings as Soft Power
Din Tai Fung has become a potent global symbol of Taiwan, at a time when the island sorely needs it.
‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Finally Gets a Screen Adaptation
That Netflix pulled it off at all is remarkable, but some elements of the classic novel are lost in translation.
‘Interior Chinatown’ Falls Into Its Own Trap
An ambitious show both celebrates and obfuscates the Asian American experience.
Why Militancy Is Spreading in Mali
Leaders who fail to protect their citizens while allowing ethnic hatred to spread are fueling extremism.
Georgia’s Pro-Europe Protesters Are Facing Down Police Violence
Tbilisi’s streets have become the site of nightly conflicts.
Why Are Cuba and the U.S. Still Mired in the Cold War?
How a historic reconciliation deal unraveled.
Mexico’s Grassroots Pro-Choice Insurgency
The country’s government is failing to guarantee abortion access, and self-organized collectives are filling the gap.
What a Victorious Ukraine Can Offer Europe
With trans-Atlantic cooperation under scrutiny, a battle-tested land power will be ready to step into the breach.
The Last Time Senators Rejected a Cabinet Nomination
It’s only happened nine times in American history.
Was a Philippine Mayor a Secret Chinese Spy?
Alice Guo’s case has ignited fears of Beijing's espionage.
Trump Will Be His Own Trade Czar
Expect chaos as an unpredictable president uses trade threats to pursue whatever unrelated issue he wishes.
Austria Should Be America’s European Model
Political lessons from one of the West’s most underrated countries.
Seize Russia’s Assets Before Trump Takes Office
Biden still has the authority to fund Ukraine using Russia’s money.
