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France’s Old Bigotry Finds a New Face
It doesn’t take much to see the roots of Eric Zemmour's ideology. The irony is that this time, its proponent is Jewish.
Islamophobia in the press must be tackled head-on. Silence is not an option
Αnalysis shows that almost two-thirds of articles paint Muslims in a negative light.
Let’s End the Covid Blame Games
Finger pointing is pointless, divisive and dumb. Let’s stop imputing bad faith or recklessness or greed to our partisan opponents. They have loved ones who are just as much at risk of infection as our own.
The End of the Economic Consensus
Whereas the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic initially prompted unity and convergence in Europe, the current phase of the crisis is much more delicate economically and politically. If mismanaged, it may reopen old wounds and shatter policymakers’ newly acquired legitimacy.
The Keys to Inclusive Growth
One of the COVID-19 pandemic’s most important economic lessons is that innovation and inclusion need not be mutually exclusive. By pursuing the right policies, Western governments can promote both and thereby help to bring about a dynamic and equitable recovery.
The Drums of War in Taiwan and Ukraine
In their rhetoric as well as in their military investment, training, and deployment decisions, China and Russia have both clearly signaled their aggressive strategic intentions. The task now is to ensure that their misguided militarism does not upend longstanding security arrangements in East Asia and Europe.
No, Putin Isn’t Trying to Bring Down the West
It’s true that Russia still considers the West to be its chief adversary, but its foreign policy is ever more guided by the need to learn to operate in a world no longer dominated by the West. With the notable exception of Ukraine — control over which seems to be President Vladimir Putin’s very personal and heartfelt goal — the Kremlin is operating cautiously in a world it regards as fractured and complicated.
The Age of the Creative Minority
Here are four ways to think about your group identity.
Why We Need Space Ethicists
We have the opportunity to make our way into this untrammeled territory with an attitude of reverence and cautious discovery-making, not conquest and claims-making.
Is Sudan the Next Libya?
Whereas the conflict in Libya has done little to erode stability in the Maghreb, a war in Sudan would upend a precarious regional order in the Horn of Africa. To prevent such an outcome, the U.S. must make ensuring the return of civilian leadership in Sudan a high priority.
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