The Future Of The Dollar
Reserve, weapon, tribute, or a habit nobody has a reason to break.
Iceland's Place In Europe
Sovereignty, fish, security, or a union no wealthy country wants to join.
The War With Iran And The Strait
Six months of war, a closed strait, and no agreement on what it was for.
A Falling Jobless Rate And A Shrinking Labour Force
Payrolls fell in July, participation is at a five-year low, and the Federal Reserve calls it full employment.
Household Incomes And The Price Of Energy
Energy takes a larger share of a smaller income. What follows from that is contested.
Growth Six Months Into The Oil Shock
Output is still expanding and inflation is still above target. What that is worth is contested.
China's Role In A World At War
A closed strait, a slowing economy, and a seat at every table.
The Reach Of American Power
Leadership, overreach, empire, a promise broken, or a power in decline.
Israel And Its Western Allies
An alliance, a dependency, a liability, or a cause.
The War In Ukraine, In Its Fifth Year
Six readings of the same front line, the same negotiations and the same invoice.
