February 12, 2018

This issue examined the growing appeal of universal basic income, with Tony Mecia arguing that despite its appearance as a big-government redistribution scheme, UBI might actually be the best way to rein in entitlements. The magazine also covered Paul Ryan's evolution from policy wonk to fundraiser, explored Steve Bannon's trajectory through various controversies, and assessed nuclear proliferation concerns in East Asia. Additional features included analysis of China's strategic expansion into Europe and cultural commentary on scandals in Hollywood and the state of science discourse.