Where Mamdani Has Refused to Moderate
The New York City mayor is not soft-pedaling his views on Israel.
The Art of Taking Smart Risks
Good risk can bring joy to life, but Americans are up against forces that profit from the reckless kind.
How the Conflict in Iran Is Impacting the Global Energy Market
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss rising oil price, potential shortages, and more.
Raving at the End of the World
The Oscar-nominated Sirāt explores the mixed experience of looking for transcendence on the dance floor.
The Last Days of Franco
Montserrat Roig’s classic novel captures Barcelona on the cusp of unimaginable change.
Salman Rushdie Doesn’t Want to Be Your ‘Free Speech Barbie’
Speaking with George Packer at the New Orleans Book Festival, the author was eager to return to the subject of fiction.
Independents of America Unite!
Yes, trying to organize a group that’s averse to affiliation is hard. But independents’ uncoordinated approach is self-defeating.
How America Learned to Love Barnes & Noble Again
Anti-chain animus is receding.
Doomscrolling Is Over
Now everyone is “monitoring the situation.”
Everyone Has Trump’s Phone Number Now
The president’s personal iPhone has been lighting up.
This Year’s Oscar Winners Will (And Should) Be …
The front-runners for some of the ceremony’s biggest prizes are far from certain.
High Stakes, and a Low Bar, For Markwayne Mullin at DHS
Trump’s nominee has one big thing going for him: He’s not Kristi Noem.
A Test for Trump’s Most Faithful
The longer the Iran war drags on, the more the president risks splintering a historically unified base.
The Movie Star Hiding in Plain Sight
The actor Stellan Skarsgård has slowly cultivated one of Hollywood’s most impressive résumés.
General McChrystal’s Dolly Parton Doctrine
The retired four-star general looked to “Jolene” to describe Trump’s second-term foreign policy.
Atlantic Trivia for March 13, 2026: Authoritarianism
Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.
Well, That’s One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars
The U.S. has been wary of EVs. As the cost of gas soars, we’re now paying the price.
Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Giant Slalom
A para-Alpine skier using outrigger skis makes a tight turn.
Pete Hegseth’s Worrisome Press Briefing
If you want to believe the Iran war is going as planned, don’t listen to the defense secretary.
How Not to Recommend a Book
Even for those who make a career out of loving books, sharing the right ones with the right people can take years of practice.
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