Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

December 31, 2025

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SECURITY

Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

BY MICHAEL MCFAUL | 4-MINUTE READ

The United States' plan for dealing with Putin's Russia and Xi's China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

HALLE, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Tech billionaire Elon Musk speaks live via a video transmission during the election campaign launch rally of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party on January 25, 2025 in Halle, Germany. Musk is an outspoken supporter of the AfD and is urging German voters to cast their ballots for the party. The AfD is currently in second place in polls ahead of federal parliamentary snap elections scheduled for February 23. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

BUSINESS

WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

BY ZOË SCHIFFER AND BRIAN BARRETT | 22-MINUTE READ

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

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SECURITY

Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse

BY LILY HAY NEWMAN | 3-MINUTE READ

Government staffing cuts and instability, including this year's prolonged shutdown, could be hindering US digital defense and creating vulnerabilities.

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CULTURE

AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

BY JASON PARHAM | 3-MINUTE READ

Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes.

A city made of chips and a holographic figure that resembles Angelina Jolie is looking into it.

THE BIG STORY

Angelina Jolie Was Right About Computers

BY JASON KEHE | 13-MINUTE READ

"RISC architecture is gonna change everything." Those absurdly geeky, incredibly prophetic words were spoken 30 years ago. Today, they're somehow truer than ever.

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