Was 9/11 the real start of the 21st century?
Le Monde 11 Sep 2026

Was 9/11 the real start of the 21st century?

The unprecedented nature of the attacks in New York in 2001 immediately gave the impression that the world had entered a new era. Yet other major turning points could also lay cla…

Trump Loses the Other Strait
The Atlantic 11 Sep 2026

Trump Loses the Other Strait

The Houthi advance is bad news for the U.S., and even worse news for Saudi Arabia. As recently as last week, the Iran war appeared to be turning in America’s favor. The Houthis—th…

2026.37: Duo Threats
Stratechery 11 Sep 2026

2026.37: Duo Threats

The best Stratechery content from the week of September 7, 2026, including the arrival of the Duo, AI that benefits humanity, and closing the book on a catastrophe.