Global Archive

The persistence of war appears to be related to a hard truth: We live on a planet that is finite in land and space.

Syria has long been a source of contention at the United Nations. Assad’s fall has created an opening for cooperation on a political transition.

Wealthy nations can shape how and where the energy transition will happen. After a disappointing COP29, they need to do more.

Global health has never been higher, largely because of the availability of—and people’s trust in—life-saving vaccines.