How John Hersey Bore Witness
The author of Hiroshima showed the world the realities of American power.
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Hulu’s Das Boot Gets Lost at Sea
The new remake of a World War II epic falls victim to the conventions of prestige TV.
All Over the Map
Jared Diamond struggles to understand a connected world.
Will the Radical Right Break the EU?
In the race for the European Parliament, politics are becoming transnational—and threatening the union from within.
What’s the Best Way to Keep Incendiary, Violent Content Offline?
After the Christchurch shootings, Australia passed a law imposing harsh penalties on tech platforms that don't remove certain types of content. Should the U.S. do the same?
The Generational Backlash to Europe’s Climate Activists
From Germany to the United States, some of the angriest reactions to demonstrators are from older citizens.
How Regime Change Breeds Demagogues
Economic liberalization can be just as traumatic as military intervention.
The Far Right’s Secret Weapon: Fascist Fashion
Europe's flourishing niche industry is spreading to the U.S., offering shirts and paraphernalia featuring neo-Nazi symbols in less overt forms.
Is Germany’s Far Right Getting Less Racist—or More Strategic?
The Alternative für Deutschland party has stopped calling for "Dexit," but shown interest in a transnational right-wing alliance.
How to Oppose Fascism
Jason Lutes's graphic novel "Berlin," about the break-up of the Weimar Republic, is both unsettling and uplifting in its timeliness.
Never Look Away Grapples With Germany’s Past
A new film from the director of ‘The Lives of Others’ strives for epic effect as it traces an artist’s development through the twentieth century.
Rebranding Nazism
In Chemnitz, Germany, the far right has been displaced by the far-far right.
The Chilling Neo-Nazi Trial That Exposed the Dark Side of a New Germany
How did the Nationalist Socialist Underground's decade-long killing spree escape the notice of authorities?
Anatomy of a Successful Anti-Gentrification Protest
Step One: Recruit some German socialist-punk record shop owners.
Why Trump’s Immigration Policy Will Hurt All Americans
Throughout U.S. history, politicians have demonized immigrants at the expense of society as a whole.
Why Mainstream Conservatism Is Losing Ground in Germany
A one-off thing, or a Bavarian lesson for conservatives everywhere?
The Modern Automobile Must Die
If we want to solve climate change, there's no other option.
What a Soccer Scandal Says About Dog-Whistle Politics
The resignation of German soccer star Mesut Özil isn't just about racism in the soccer establishment. It's a case study in how Western countries talk about immigration and identity.
Trump Is Not Putin’s Puppet
There's a better explanation for his fondness for the Russian president.
Why Steel Tariffs Matter
The economic impact will probably be minimal, says Peter Chase. But boy do they throw a wrench into existing trade treaties.
