The Thinking Person’s Hawk

Zbigniew Brzezinski’s ideas had a profound impact in his time. What would he think of the world we face today?

By James Mann

Fall 2025, No. 78 – 13 MIN READ

Capitalism’s Next Act

In moments of crisis, it’s easy to think that capitalism is finished. But never forget the system’s formidable ability to mutate.

By J. Bradford DeLong

Summer 2025, No. 77 – 12 MIN READ

The Real Bill Buckley

Even some liberals toasted William F. Buckley Jr. as a patrician gentleman. A long-awaited new biography corrects that record.

By Nicole Hemmer

Summer 2025, No. 77 – 13 MIN READ

The Parties Failed Us; Long Live Parties!

Unrepresentative political parties certainly haven’t helped our democracy. But can rebuilding parties save it?

By Stephanie Mudge

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 14 MIN READ