The uncertain future of AI ... What would it mean to “lose the AI race” to China? ... The promise and peril of artificial general intelligence ... The international policy challenges of AI ... Can Trump deliver peace between Russia and Ukraine? ... Are there any good arguments for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense? ... Bob: With Iran weakened, Israel faces a decision: bombs or diplomacy ... The continuing assault on Gaza ... Antiwar speech codes ... Apartheid, genocide, ethnic cleansing ... Missed opportunities to turn the temperature down in Israel ... Bob: The international community has little sway over Israel ... The advantages of cognitive empathy ...