The Religion Of Scale, How America’s Evangelicals Measure Faith In Numbers
Why do a few U.S. megachurches boom while most barely survive? A decade of data reveals the secrets — and limits — of evangelical growth.
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Putin’s Medieval Mindset And The Return Of The “Anglo-Saxons”
By resurrecting the “Anglo-Saxon threat,” Putin’s Russia is using history as a weapon — turning old myths into modern geopolitics.
Whistleblower To Accused, The Paradox Of Ukraine’s Pavlo Barbul
A former defense industry insider, once praised for exposing corruption, stands accused of the same abuses. His accuser was recently murdered.
How The Battle Of Pokrovsk Could Sway The Future Of Ukraine — And Europe
The strategically important city of Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, is the scene of intense fighting between Russian attackers and Ukrainian defenders. This is an important test as Vladimir Putin seeks to assert his dominance on the ground, not only over Ukraine but also over Europe.
Putin, Trump And The Dicey Game Of Nuclear Fearmongering
Donald Trump has ordered renewed testing of nuclear weapons, while Vladimir Putin is touting the power of his nuclear-capable missiles and underwater drones. Why all this noise about nuclear weapons?
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How Trump’s Gaza Plan Unites Macron And Abbas
French President Emmanuel Macron received Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the State of Palestine, as recognized by France on September 22. The two leaders presented ideas…
The New Sunni Order: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Arrives At The White House
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the first Syrian president to make an official visit to the United States, but more importantly, he is the first former member of…
El Fasher To Abu Dhabi, Tracing The Foreign Sponsors Fueling Sudan’s War
The fall of El Fasher in Darfur has thrust Sudan’s forgotten war back into view. But behind the horror and beyond the headlines lies a deeper truth: that…
With Each New Release, “Hostage Diplomacy” Is Here To Stay
The last two French citizens imprisoned in Iran, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were released in Tehran. They were considered “state hostages,” an increasingly common problem, not only…
The Rabin Assassination, Thirty Years On
The anniversary of the former prime minister’s assassination comes at a moment when both Israeli and Palestinian extremists have the upper hand. But it is at least a…
Milei Rising: A Rare Chance To Remake Argentine Politics, Or Nightmare Scenario?
Perhaps the conditions are finally right for a shift in Argentine politics. Here are some reasons for hope — and reasons to fear.
A Fragile Truce In The U.S.–China Trade War Can’t Hide Trump’s Miscalculation
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have negotiated a truce in their trade war, delaying China’s planned restrictions on rare earth exports. Yet Trump has been forced to back…
Africa’s Ageless Presidents And The Stunting Of Democracy
Paul Biya, 92, has been reelected for an eighth seven-year term, while Alassane Ouattara, 83, will serve a fourth five-year term in Côte d’Ivoire. The question of democracy…
Javier Milei’s Electoral Victory, Lessons Beyond Argentina
Donald Trump was the first to congratulate Javier Milei on his surprise victory Sunday, having earlier promised financial support tied to his Argentine ally’s campaign. But that alone…
Lebanon To Gaza, The Wars Of The Past Two Years Are Not Over Yet
Lebanon is bracing for a new assault by Israel, while the recent ceasefire in Gaza looks bound to break. In the Middle East, there’s a massive gap between…