"Blundering on the Brink" by Sergey Radchenko and Vladislav Zubokunearths a trove of newly declassified Soviet documents that shed light on the Cuban missile crisis. "Postimperial Empire" by Timothy Garton Ash explores what Europe’s imperial history means for the war in Ukraine. "The Age of Energy Insecurity" by Jason Bordoff and Meghan O’Sullivan argues that building up energy security is critical in the fight against climate change. "Iraq and the Pathologies of Primacy" by Stephen Wertheim examines the factors that drove the United States’ invasion of Iraq—and why Washington’s quest for primacy could lead to further catastrophe. "Kagame’s Revenge" by Michela Wrong explains why Rwanda is stoking conflict in eastern Congo, and what the consequences could be for the region. "Is India’s Rise Inevitable?" by Milan Vaishnav discusses why India’s political dysfunction could limit its rise.
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