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Cyber Warriors

The biggest threat we face from China—and other rivals—isn’t a military one. Inside the battle to protect our online infrastructure from hackers, spammers, spies, and corporate thieves. By James Fallows.

Profile

Death Becomes Him

Ludwig Minelli has helped more than 1,000 people kill themselves and turned Zurich into the world capital of “suicide tourism.” He says he’s securing a basic human right. Others claim he’s a monster—and a crook. By Bruce Falconer.

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Jerusalem

Global Warming: Who Loses—and Who Wins?

A look at which parts of the world will be in big trouble if things warm up, and which will in fact reap a bonanza. By Gregg Easterbrook (April 2007)

Will Israel Live to 100?

"In the long run the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will remain a problem without a solution." By Benjamin Schwarz (May 2005)

Get Out of Jihad Free

The Saudi government is betting that instead of just locking terrorists away, it can reform them. By Terrence Henry

Flashbacks: Understanding Afghanistan

Atlantic articles from the 1950s and the 1980s offer background and perspective on a nation in conflict.

The Talented Mr. Chavez

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is perhaps the world's most openly anti-American head of state. With Latin America in the midst of a leftward swing, how dangerous is he? (May 2006)

After Musharraf

What the future holds for Pakistan—and for America. By Joshua Hammer (October 2007)

China Makes, The World Takes

A look inside the world's manufacturing center shows that America should welcome China's rise—for now. By James Fallows (July/August 2007)

Spotlight: Debating Iraq

A collection of articles by James Fallows, Robert D. Kaplan, Bing West, and others.

The Tragedy of Zimbabwe

Samantha Power on how Robert Mugabe has managed to bring his country to chaos. (December 2003)

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France

A report By Don Cook.

At Last, the Demise of Gaullism

On the eve of its national elections, France faces the end of two decades of political stability. By Patricia Painton.

Iran

Among the Mullahs

In Qom, the site of Iran’s secret uranium-enrichment facility, the Islamic Revolution remains as strong as ever. By Graeme Wood.

Medicine

The Scourge of TB

In South Africa, good intentions and poor follow-through are helping to spread deadly drug-resistant tuberculosis. By Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne.

Foreign Affairs

The Trial of Thomas Lubanga

In Congo, victims question the justice of prosecuting war criminals. By Adam Hochschild.

Foreign Affairs

The Fall of Mexico

The government’s assault on drug cartels has become an amorphous civil war that threatens to bring down the nation. A report from the front lines. By Philip Caputo.

Politics

Frenemies of the State

Once the most outspoken critic of Zimbabwe’s government, David Coltart is now on the inside. By Joshua Hammer.

Politics

Frenemies of the State

Once the most outspoken critic of Zimbabwe’s government, David Coltart is now on the inside. By Joshua Hammer.

Globalization

¡Hola, Hezbollah!

How a Lebanese mullah found happiness in Paraguay. By Graeme Wood.

Energy

Oil on Ice

Will Greenland become the Nigeria of the Arctic? By Joshua Kucera.

Health

How I Survived China

Our man in Beijing returns home, with lungs only somewhat the worse for wear. By James Fallows.

Foreign Affairs

Why I Love Al Jazeera

The Arab TV channel is visually stunning, exudes hustle, and covers the globe like no one else. Just beware of its insidious despotism. By Robert D. Kaplan.

Epistle

Dear President Bush,

An open letter to the one man who can repair the moral damage caused by torture. By Andrew Sullivan.

Citizenship

Go North, Young Man!

Becoming a Canadian has its advantages. By Will Wilkinson.

The Military

The Doctor’s War

Civilians face harsh choices at Army field hospitals. By Brian Mockenhaupt.

 

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Dispatch

Don't Panic About China

Why we should embrace—rather than fear—the next superpower. By Robert D. Kaplan.

Dispatch

Island of Lost Children

Human traffickers find easy prey amid the rubble of Haiti. By Nicolette Grams.

Dispatch

Be Like Reagan

On Iran, Obama should talk about democracy and support the demonstrators—but give the regime a chance to negotiate. By Robert D. Kaplan.

Dispatch

Can Sports Bring World Peace?

Last week's deadly attack on Togo's soccer team is just the latest evidence that—heartwarming Olympic stories and movies like Invictus aside—athletics are no panacea. By Adam Hofstetter.

Sage, Ink

Security Check

By Sage Stossel.

Dispatch

Obama's Modest Proposal

The U.S. managed to reach an eleventh-hour agreement with China, Brazil, South Africa, or India. But are the terms too vague and lenient to make a difference? By David Corn and Kate Sheppard.

Dispatch

Obama Plays Hardball

In his eight-minute speech, the U.S. president reprimanded the members of the Copenhagen summit for writing "empty words" By David Corn.

Dispatch

Better Luck Next Year

Copenhagen has proven that the world is not ready to sync policy with science. The best hope is to lay the groundwork for a more ambitious future treaty. By David Corn.

Dispatch

In Copenhagen, U.S. vs. China

With a superpower standoff dominating the climate summit, Hillary Clinton attempts a game-changer. By David Corn.

Dispatch

Let's Go, Europe

In Afghanistan, NATO countries are stingy with their soldiers - but the U.S. can't give up on their support. By Robert D. Kaplan.

Sage, Ink

Security Update

By Sage Stossel.

Dispatch

Khalid Sheik Mohammed and You

Prosecuting the alleged 9/11 mastermind in New York is a good thing. But try telling that to Americans who stood by as terror suspects were improperly treated. By Andrew Cohen.

Dispatch

Obama-mania Sweeps China

The Chinese are preparing to greet Obama like a rock star, even as they outspokenly critique his policies. By Adam Minter.

Dispatch

Havel's Velvet Anniversary

Twenty years after the revolution that made him an unlikely world leader, Vaclav Havel commiserates with Obama, discusses the particular challenges of being a writer in public office, and offers advice to citizens of repressive regimes today. By Brian Till.