Why Boris Johnson Gets Away With It
The political reality is that a crisis caused by someone else in a faraway country may have saved Britain’s prime minister from a crisis caused by himself at home.
Liberation Without Victory
In a wide-ranging conversation at his compound in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells The Atlantic what Ukraine needs to survive—and describes the price it has paid.
Photos of the Week: Crab Crossing, Salty Sea, Enormous Egg
A tightrope performance in Switzerland, a wildfire in New Mexico, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, cherry blossoms in Philadelphia, a rodeo in Uruguay, and much more
The Firefighters of Ukraine
Images of some of the difficult work done by Ukrainian firefighters during a time of war
Among Europe’s Ex-Royals
What do the descendants of dethroned monarchs have to offer the continent in the 21st century?
Two Weeks of COVID Lockdown in Shanghai
Millions of residents have been confined to their homes for weeks as Chinese authorities have taken a zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19.
The Other Threat to Democracy in Europe
As Brussels focuses on aggression by Moscow, a more insidious threat to democracy has strengthened its hand in Budapest.
Photos of the Week: Tile Tapping, Tomb Sweeping, Beach Mines
Kart racing in Australia, destruction in Ukraine, anti-government protests in Peru, Ramadan prayers in Indonesia, the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, and much more
The Final Blow to Hong Kong
The city deftly connected China and the world for decades. That historic balancing act won’t be revived.
Faces of Ukraine
A collection of recent images showing some of the faces of the millions of Ukrainians affected by the ongoing conflict
The West’s World War II Moment
The principal strategic threat to the Western world has shifted, creating a whole new set of problems.
How Ukraine Is Upending European Politics
The war is dominating elections in Hungary and France.
The Road to Moldova
Photos of Ukrainian refugees fleeing home.
How to Make Sense of Russia’s War on Ukraine Right Now
Common questions about the conflict, answered.
Photos of the Week: Burning Effigy, Sloth Balloon, Oscars Slap
A sunset in Colombia, a military operation in Iraq, a dog rescued in Los Angeles, wartime devastation in Ukraine, flooding in Australia, blooming poppy fields in California, and much more
Animals in the News
A roundup of animals in the news from recent months, seen from the perspectives of their human observers, companions, captors, and caretakers
There Is No Liberal World Order
Unless democracies defend themselves, the forces of autocracy will destroy them.
Among the Cherry Blossoms
Images of people enjoying themselves among groves of blossoming cherry trees in cities across the Northern Hemisphere
The World Is Splitting in Two
Separate events are accelerating a shift that is transforming global politics.
Photos of the Week: Burning Tiger, Fish Heads, Cat Wig
Kayaking in Massachusetts, Frozen Dead Guy Days in Colorado, tornado damage in New Orleans, Nowruz celebrations in Kyrgyzstan, Ukrainian refugees in Poland, and much more