The beauty queen who terrifies a dictator
Nicaragua’s bizarre autocratic regime gives the impression it’s in total control. So why does Miss Universe pose such a threat?
Argentina may be undertaking the world’s most radical experiment in populism
Javier Milei declared himself ‘king of a lost world’ — and young voters were among his biggest supporters.
The Ukraine war has no end in sight
Both sides are signaling they won’t accept anything short of total victory.
War is a cost of holding on to history too tightly
We often presume that conflict begins over resources or economic interests. But the explanation can be more visceral.
