Perspectives
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- EssaysThe limits of ‘superpowerdom’ as countries refuse to bend to America’s will
- EndeavorsA history buff is on a quest to keep Nigeria’s past alive
- From the EditorsWhat we learn from chocolate
- Readers RespondThreading history’s strands together
- EndeavorsFor this turtle rescuer, Kenya’s fishing communities make the best allies
- From the EditorsReporting on what was gained – and lost
- EssaysWhy heat, wildfires, and drought are slowing Europe’s move to green energy
- From the EditorsThe real lessons of ‘back to school’
- EssaysMoney, politics, and the ‘beautiful game’: FIFA battles to win back trust
- Readers RespondBack to the books
- Readers RespondHere’s the scoop on love
- From the EditorsReporting on public lands and common ground
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- From the MagazineAs US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page.By Olivia Fletcher / 4 min
- Fighting on two fronts: Army secretary’s exit highlights Hegseth’s war on pushbackBy Anna Mulrine Grobe / 4 min
- What has the US achieved in Iran war? A report card after 6 months.By Anna Mulrine Grobe / 6 min
- The ExplainerFlock cameras: How a police tool sparked a surveillance revolt in the USBy Victoria Hoffmann / 5 min