America’s Invaluable Ally
Having sophisticated, creative, and bold partners that can operate at scale is invaluable to the United States.
Connor Storrie Knew What SNL Viewers Wanted to See
An actor known for baring it all on-screen transformed his body into a prop.
‘Our Resources Are Done’
Iran’s Islamic Republic may endure, but in a very different form.
French 75
A poem
‘I Have Agreed to Talk’
Trump tells The Atlantic that Iranian leaders want to resume negotiations.
Inside Anthropic’s Killer-Robot Dispute With the Pentagon
New details on precisely where the lines were drawn
Why Khamenei Is Dead
The best-planned defenses don’t count for much if the people you trust to run them are ready to sell you out.
Trump Rolls the Iron Dice
The uncertainties of Trump’s attack on Iran are enough to justify some queasy doubts.
‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’
Killing the supreme leader was one thing. Ousting the regime will be another.
The Death of Khamenei and the End of an Era
His life’s work was to preserve a revolution that is heading for the ash heap.
Trump Has No Plan for the Iranian People
The mere act of bombing Iran will not by itself create a stable regime.
Iran Goes to War Against the Arabs
Countries such as Saudi Arabia once wondered whether Tehran could be appeased and contained. Now they do not.
The Fallout From the Epstein Files
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein investigation, and more.
How to Create an Equal Household
And why making a fair split of chores actually stick is so hard
The Paradox of Trump’s Iran Attack
When his fantasies unravel, Trump has a habit of abusing power to force his will upon an uncooperative world.
Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives
The success of other countries shows these programs can work in the United States.
What $1 Million of Anti-Racist Leadership Training Buys You
The president of Wesleyan University objected to a recent Atlantic article—but didn’t criticize it on the merits.
Wait—Laser Guns Are Real Now?
A staple of sci-fi and children’s entertainment is now being deployed by actual militaries in actual combat.
War With Iran Has Begun. Where Does It End?
Trump has launched combat operations despite little public support and widespread fears among allies.
The Epic Miscalculations of Trump and Khamenei
Hubris has distorted their strategic decisions.