TIPP Lead Articles
The American Kill Line
The viral Chinese meme that explains everything wrong with Beijing's reading of America.
Scandinavia On The Hudson
New York City is testing democratic socialism on its commuters, travelers, and working poor. The bill is coming due.
Russia's Grind, Iran's Clock
Russia is winning on maps and losing on math. Iran is running out of room.
Beijing’s Chokepoint
China spent years buying discounted Iranian oil. The bill arrived at Hormuz.
Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. & China
One year ago, the Chinese battery giant CATL announced that it had redefined the limits of electric cars by creating a battery that could power a vehicle for 320 miles on a 5-minute charge.
Tehran's Blackmail
When Iran called the Strait of Hormuz its territory, one hundred thirteen countries disagreed.
How Russia Lost Friends And Global Influence
By Nina L. Khrushcheva, Project Syndicate | May 13, 2026