Opinion | The Stable World Order Has Passed. What’s Next?

The world appears to be sliding toward greater chaos. The number and intensity of conflicts increased significantly in the past year, with wars in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. At the same time, uncertainty over economic policy has reached the highest levels since the pandemic, just as trade tensions loom. Mixed with this is … Read more

Opinion | ‘Trump Is at His Absolute Worst in a Crisis’: Three Columnists Imagine the World Ahead

Patrick Healy, the deputy Opinion editor, hosted an online conversation with the Times Opinion columnists David French, Lydia Polgreen and Bret Stephens about the biggest risks and challenges facing America in the world today and the leadership of President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump. Patrick Healy: President Biden is about to hand back national security … Read more