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People bring flowers to a makeshift memorial in front of Russia’s Crocus City Hall.
People bring flowers to a makeshift memorial in front of Russia’s Crocus City Hall.

Putin Implicates Ukraine in Moscow Attack Despite Islamic State Claim of Responsibility

Both the United States and France said the terrorist group was solely responsible.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Three sneakered feet on a black tiled floor stomp on a photo of U.S. President Joe Biden. The picture's corner is alight.
Three sneakered feet on a black tiled floor stomp on a photo of U.S. President Joe Biden. The picture's corner is alight.

Egypt Is What Happens When the U.S. Gives Up on Democratization

Civil society loses—and China and Russia fill the vacuum.

Argument
Shady ElGhazaly Harb
A man wearing a tricorner hat and revolutionary war uniform and holding a flag gestures as two police officers wearing riot gear pass.
A man wearing a tricorner hat and revolutionary war uniform and holding a flag gestures as two police officers wearing riot gear pass.

Is This a Revolution? Or Are People Just Very Ticked Off?

In a new book, Fareed Zakaria explores how much the times are a-changin’. At risk, he says, is the entire global system.

Review
Michael Hirsh
An illustration of Chinese leaders jailed for corruption and members of China's military.
An illustration of Chinese leaders jailed for corruption and members of China's military.

The Art of Propaganda

Are brilliant films and TV shows made in Xi’s China?

The Reading List
Chloe Hadavas
A collage illustration shows half of the face of Joseph Stalin and half of the face of a larger Vladimir Putin alongside a star with a Z on top of it.
A collage illustration shows half of the face of Joseph Stalin and half of the face of a larger Vladimir Putin alongside a star with a Z on top of it.

Russia Is Back to the Stalinist Future

With a Soviet-style election, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has come full circle.

Essay
Adrian Karatnycky
A historic image of four businessmen at a table with basketballs.
A historic image of four businessmen at a table with basketballs.

How ‘Made in China’ Became American Gospel

The canny marketing of imports from vodka to basketballs transformed the U.S.-China trade relationship.

Excerpt
Elizabeth O’Brien Ingleson
A clock and calendar hang on a wall covered in floral, vined wallwaper. A hole from a shell is torn in the wall on the left of the scene, revealing a bright gleam of light from outside.
A clock and calendar hang on a wall covered in floral, vined wallwaper. A hole from a shell is torn in the wall on the left of the scene, revealing a bright gleam of light from outside.

Can Ukraine Escape the Curse of Nonexistence?

A landmark translation of a Ukrainian novel explores a nation caught between the jaws of empire.

Review
Johannes Lichtman
A historic photo of families at the beach.
A historic photo of families at the beach.

The Rise of the All-Inclusive Resort

The economics work, but the politics can be troubling.

Q&A
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
People protest the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi.
People protest the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi.

Indian Opposition Leader Arvind Kejriwal Arrested on Graft Charges

Protesters accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating a smear campaign against the opposition ahead of general elections.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
U.N. Security Council members vote on a U.S.-led resolution for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations headquarters.
U.N. Security Council members vote on a U.S.-led resolution for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations headquarters.

What the Latest U.N. Cease-Fire Vote Means

The U.S.-led resolution signals a subtle shift in the Biden administration’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

Analysis
Amy Mackinnon
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the crowd during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the crowd during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of March 16: Putin holds a sham election, Netanyahu bucks Biden, and Bolsonaro faces new legal woes.

Quiz
Drew Gorman
Afghans watch television coverage announcing the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at an electronics store in Kabul.
Afghans watch television coverage announcing the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at an electronics store in Kabul.

Al Qaeda Is Back—and Thriving—in Afghanistan

The architects of 9/11 are profiting from gold and gem mines in the Taliban-led country.

Analysis
Lynne O’Donnell
A massive orange conflagration of flames and thick smoke billows from a raging fire at a storage tank of al-Awda oil field.
A massive orange conflagration of flames and thick smoke billows from a raging fire at a storage tank of al-Awda oil field.

Shifting Conflicts Hit Key Energy Routes

From Russia to Yemen, gas and oil exports have become prime targets.

Analysis
Eugene Chausovsky
A cluster of parachutes dropping supplies is seen from above over the coast of the Gaza Strip.
A cluster of parachutes dropping supplies is seen from above over the coast of the Gaza Strip.

Trucks, Piers, and Parachutes Will Not Solve Gaza’s Crisis

In the Middle East, nothing is ever simple—including the provision of humanitarian aid.

Analysis
Raphael S. Cohen
A member of the Hilltop Youth group carries a weapon during a demonstration held to prevent humanitarian aid from being sent to Gaza near the port in Ashdod, Israel, on Feb. 1.
A member of the Hilltop Youth group carries a weapon during a demonstration held to prevent humanitarian aid from being sent to Gaza near the port in Ashdod, Israel, on Feb. 1.

Israeli Civilians Are Taking Up Arms

In the wake of Oct. 7, lax gun laws have empowered militias—and the far right.

Analysis
Etan Nechin
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