Cases
JUSTICE HAS BEEN SANCTIONED
The Trump administration has sanctioned the International Criminal Court. The World Condition Institute examines a new legal principle: when the court becomes inconvenient, put the court on trial.
NO PEACE PRIZE? NO PEACE!
After failing to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump turned his attention to Norway. The World Condition Institute examines the unexpected consequences of peace without a trophy.
SANCTIONS FOR PUTIN. UNTIL TRUMP NEEDS DIESEL.
Trump thanks Putin for Russian diesel as Washington eases sanctions on Moscow. Ukraine questions the alliance, while experts doubt the promised fuel-price relief.
IRAN’S NEW NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH
Trump described Iran’s nuclear sites as “drug factories.” WCI examines the possibility of a previously unknown technological breakthrough: the drug-powered nuclear bomb.
LOVE ME — PAID FOR BY YOU
Taxpayer-funded ads praise the President while insisting they are public service. WCI observes a new efficiency in democracy.
NATIONAL SECURITY RISK — DINNER APPROVED
The Pentagon calls Anthropic a supply-chain risk. Two days later, its CEO is having dinner with the President. Modern AI risk management has entered the hospitality phase.
THE AI ACTED ALONE AGAIN!
OpenAI is investigating a growing list of incidents involving AI agents behaving in unintended ways. WCI checks whether anyone has located the off switch.
Trump and Xi: A Shared Love of Power
Trump and Xi disagreed on much, but the lavish White House welcome revealed a shared appreciation for being at the center of power.
TRUMP’S TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Donald Trump discussed plans for a triumphal arch in Washington, including security features such as snipers positioned on top.