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Armed conflict is stressing the bones of the global economyArmed conflict is stressing the bones of the global economy
World Politics

From shipping lanes to airspace to undersea cables, globalization is under physical attack.

By Joshua Keating
Education
Where Columbia’s ousted president went wrongWhere Columbia’s ousted president went wrong
Education

And how university campuses can do better this fall.

By Nicole Narea
Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine’s shock Russia incursion, explainedUkraine’s shock Russia incursion, explained
Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine’s sneak attack has Russia scrambling. What does this mean for the war?

By Ellen Ioanes
Future Perfect
Mpox never stopped spreading in Africa. Now it’s an international public health emergency. Again.Mpox never stopped spreading in Africa. Now it’s an international public health emergency. Again.
Future Perfect

A first case outside of the continent has been detected in Sweden. What’s next?

By Jess Craig
Politics
What we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaignWhat we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaign
Politics

The FBI is now investigating the former president’s claim of Iranian interference with his campaign.

By Ellen Ioanes
Today, Explained podcast
How the UK’s far right used a local tragedy to spur chaosHow the UK’s far right used a local tragedy to spur chaos
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Rumors and disinformation have fueled violence across the country.

By Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin
Olympics
Why India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the OlympicsWhy India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the Olympics
Olympics

Vinesh Phogat was just ounces away from a medal.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
The attack on US troops in Iraq, explainedThe attack on US troops in Iraq, explained
World Politics

What the attack on US troops in Iraq says about a wider Middle East war.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Bangladesh’s prime minister just fled the country in a helicopter. Why?Bangladesh’s prime minister just fled the country in a helicopter. Why?
World Politics

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina is out. What comes next?

By Ellen Ioanes
Future Perfect
The world is getting more violent. A top refugee advocate thinks he knows why.The world is getting more violent. A top refugee advocate thinks he knows why.
Future Perfect

The International Rescue Committee’s David Miliband on Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and the dangers of a “flammable world.”

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Israel’s January 6 momentIsrael’s January 6 moment
Politics

A far-right riot at a military base exposed the contradiction tearing Israel apart.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
The US-Russia prisoner swap that freed Evan Gershkovich, explainedThe US-Russia prisoner swap that freed Evan Gershkovich, explained
World Politics

It’s the largest exchange since the Cold War.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why the 9/11 plea agreements are such a big dealWhy the 9/11 plea agreements are such a big deal
Politics

It’s the end of a drawn-out legal process, haunted by the failure of the war on terror.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
A very dangerous 24 hours in the Middle EastA very dangerous 24 hours in the Middle East
Politics

After strikes in Beirut and Tehran, the region has never been closer to all-out war.

By Joshua Keating
China
Are we really in a “new Cold War” with China?Are we really in a “new Cold War” with China?
China

The US ambassador to Beijing talks to Vox about trade, Taiwan, climate, and the world’s most important relationship.

By Joshua Keating
World Politics
Venezuela’s Maduro just tightened his grip on power. What comes next?Venezuela’s Maduro just tightened his grip on power. What comes next?
World Politics

Nicolás Maduro has presided over Venezuela’s economic decline — while increasing his authoritarian tendencies.

By Ellen Ioanes
Olympics
Arson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris OlympicsArson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris Olympics
Olympics

Officials say Paris will be the “safest place in the world” for the Olympics. Here’s what they’re up against.

By Joshua Keating
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
What Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and GazaWhat Kamala Harris really thinks about Israel and Gaza
Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza has been divisive. Would Harris chart a new path?

By Nicole Narea
Israel
Has Netanyahu finally lost America?Has Netanyahu finally lost America?
Israel

After his latest address to Congress, the Israeli prime minister has never looked more isolated.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?
Politics

Dozens of other democracies have short election cycles. Can the Democrats learn something from them?

By Ellen Ioanes
Olympics
Paris 2024: Olympics news and updatesParis 2024: Olympics news and updates
Olympics
By Gabriela Fernandez
World Politics
With Biden out of the election, can US foreign policy be Trump-proofed?With Biden out of the election, can US foreign policy be Trump-proofed?
World Politics

The trickiest country for American foreign policy right now is ... America.

By Joshua Keating
Future Perfect
It’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to itIt’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to it
Future Perfect

The world population could peak in your lifetime.

By Bryan Walsh
Politics
Why the far right is surging all over the worldWhy the far right is surging all over the world
Politics

The “reactionary spirit” and the roots of the US authoritarian moment.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Are assassination attempts getting more common?Are assassination attempts getting more common?
World Politics

The attempt on Donald Trump is the latest in a wave of political violence.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
American allies have gone from denial to bargaining on Trump’s returnAmerican allies have gone from denial to bargaining on Trump’s return
Politics

This week’s NATO summit was already dominated by election anxiety. Biden’s shaky performance didn’t help.

By Joshua Keating
Iran
Iran’s new president can only change the country so muchIran’s new president can only change the country so much
Iran

Elite clerics still hold ultimate power.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
What the world can learn from Indian liberalismWhat the world can learn from Indian liberalism
Politics

The intellectual Pratap Bhanu Mehta explains how liberalism grew out of 3,000 years of Indian history.

By Zack Beauchamp
Explainers
France’s elections showed a polarized countryFrance’s elections showed a polarized country
Explainers

France held back the far right. No one knows what’s next.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
The real lesson for America in the French and British electionsThe real lesson for America in the French and British elections
Politics

The European elections tell us little about Biden’s chances — but a lot about his choices.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Why Britain’s Conservatives were wiped out by Labour  Why Britain’s Conservatives were wiped out by Labour  
World Politics

A historic defeat brings in new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Tories pick up the pieces

By Joshua Keating
World Politics
What the Labour Party’s big win in the UK will actually meanWhat the Labour Party’s big win in the UK will actually mean
World Politics

The UK is getting a new government. What is it promising to do?

By Ellen Ioanes
Music
Diljit Dosanjh is one of India’s biggest stars. Now he’s taking on America.Diljit Dosanjh is one of India’s biggest stars. Now he’s taking on America.
Music

The musician is packing arenas and performing on The Tonight Show.

By Sucharita Tyagi
World Politics
What Kenya’s deadly protests are really aboutWhat Kenya’s deadly protests are really about
World Politics

A proposed tax hike sparked unrest, but Kenya’s real problem is a debt crisis.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
France’s far right is on the brink of power. Blame its centrist president.France’s far right is on the brink of power. Blame its centrist president.
World Politics

How Emmanuel Macron accidentally helped the far right normalize itself.

By Zack Beauchamp
Media
Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedomJulian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom
Media

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

By Ellen Ioanes
The Vox guide to extreme heat
Why this year’s Hajj was so deadlyWhy this year’s Hajj was so deadly
The Vox guide to extreme heat

More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim’s holiest site — but it’s not just because of heat.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Israel isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to HezbollahIsrael isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to Hezbollah
World Politics

The next phase of Israel’s war in Gaza, explained.

By Nicole Narea
The best plan to help refugees might also be the simplest
Future Perfect

More refugees live in cities. Could cash help them rebuild their lives?

By Jacob Kushner
The Gray Area
What nuclear annihilation could look likeWhat nuclear annihilation could look like
Podcast
The Gray Area

“The survivors would envy the dead.”

By Sean Illing