George Packer's Blog, page 50

How Will the End of Cheap Money Affect the Trump Economy?

William D. Cohan on how the end of the Federal Reserve���s program of quantitative easing is likely to affect the American economy.

Kurds Voted. So Is the Middle East Breaking Up?

Robin Wright on the independence referendum for Kurds in Iraq, and what the vote indicates about Middle East stability and the role of the Kurdish people.

Australians Take to the Mail in a Bid for Marriage Equality

Ceridwen Dovey on the 2017 Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, a nonbinding national poll that could lead to a vote in Parliament on same-sex marriage.

���It Is What It Is���: Governor Kay Ivey on Alabama, Roy Moore, and Donald Trump

Charles Bethea talks to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey before Roy Moore won the state���s Republican Senate primary runoff.

Why Saudi Women Driving Is a Small Step Forward, Not a Great One

Robin Wright on how although King Salman has ordered that Saudi women be given driving licenses, they still face many rules and restrictions applicable only to them.

What Puerto Rico Needs After Hurricane Maria

James Carroll examines the colonialist relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico in light of the recent devastation brought by Hurricane Maria.

���Eden is Broken���: A Caribbean Leader Spotlights Climate Change

Natalie Meade on the Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit���s speech to the United Nations highlighting climate change and Hurricane Maria���s devastation.

The Mounting Pressure on Michael Flynn

Nicholas Schmidle on the increasing scrutiny the former national-security adviser Michael Flynn finds himself under of late, and the choices he will likely need to make.

How the Latest Paul Manafort Revelations Fit with Trump���s Business Model

Adam Davidson on how the latest revelations about Paul Manafort from Robert Mueller���s investigation fit into Trump���s track record.

Sarah Palin Promises Alabamians That a Vote for Roy Moore Is a Vote for Trumpism

Charles Bethea reports from a rally for Roy Moore, the former Alabama judge running for Senate, that was attended by Sarah Palin and Sebastian Gorka.