Good to Know: Collective security
An explainer on collective security agreements like NATO.
Ukraine’s military policy puts women in headlines, but not front lines
New research explores the hurdles for Ukrainian servicewomen, as well as for other women who wish to participate in the war effort
The U.S. killed al-Qaeda’s leader. That might boost terrorism.
‘Leadership decapitation’ can inspire Islamist extremist groups and followers to carry out more attacks, my research finds
What Shinzo Abe’s assassination means for Japanese politics
Abe stepped down as prime minister in 2020, but never stepped away
If you think Biden stole the election, you might believe in Bigfoot
Once conspiratorial thinking becomes part of someone’s partisan identity, it can spread
Why are Republicans so focused on restricting trans lives?
Thinking about gender identity pushes American men to identify as Republican, research finds
In Ukraine and other conflicts, measuring the human cost is important. It’s also very difficult.
The battle over casualties in the Ukraine war is just beginning
Kazakhstan’s leaders promised middle-class comfort. Then they raised prices.
Protesters aren’t benefiting from Kazakhstan’s oil economy.
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think.
Why dynasties dominate the leadership in Japan, and around the world.