In Defense of Effeminate Boys
If anyone had suggested that I might really be a girl, I don’t know how I would have responded.
Ideas
The Fortress We Gave Away
America and Britain may be surrendering a crucial military base.
The Impossible Predicament of the Uninsured
My aunt couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. She ended up there anyway.
Hubris Without Idealism
Donald Trump has embraced a warped version of the neoconservatism he once derided.
America’s Invaluable Ally
Having sophisticated, creative, and bold partners that can operate at scale is invaluable to the United States.
Why Khamenei Is Dead
The best-planned defenses don’t count for much if the people you trust to run them are ready to sell you out.
Trump Rolls the Iron Dice
The uncertainties of Trump’s attack on Iran are enough to justify some queasy doubts.
Trump Has No Plan for the Iranian People
The mere act of bombing Iran will not by itself create a stable regime.
Iran Goes to War Against the Arabs
Countries such as Saudi Arabia once wondered whether Tehran could be appeased and contained. Now they do not.
The Paradox of Trump’s Iran Attack
When his fantasies unravel, Trump has a habit of abusing power to force his will upon an uncooperative world.