The content reflects on the historical and current significance of Athens as a cradle of knowledge and democracy, connecting it to contemporary global power shifts, particularly toward Asia. It discusses China’s economic rise, the decline of European influence, and questions the implications for human rights and individual sovereignty in this evolving landscape.
In a dramatic military operation against Iran, the U.S. claimed success in destroying nuclear facilities. Amid a tense global response, including condemnation from Russia, China, and the UN, questions arise about the motives behind the assault and the potential for long-term conflict. Iran’s leaders promise ongoing revenge, complicating future U.S.-Iran relations.
The content discusses the global crises stemming from institutional failures post-World War II, comparing the current U.S. situation to historical empires. It highlights the rise of populism linked to disillusionment with democracy, the shift in global power towards China, and the need for new sovereignty concepts in North America. The piece critiques failed governance in Europe and addresses geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and Russia.
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and president of Eurasia Group, joins us to discuss the historical and political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this conversation, Bremmer and our editor-in-chief, Robert Chapman-Smith, explore the current dynamics between Israel and Palestine, particularly during Israeli Prime Minister …
Antonio Navalón If When the Berlin Wall fell, the book that best reflected this episode of history was Francis Fukuyama’s “The End of History and the Last Man”. After the Hamas attack on Israel that began on October 7, the title that best defines this …