The Atlantic

January 2026 |

The Most Powerful Man in Science By Michael Scherer The Mystery of Mohammad Tajik A man claiming to be an Iranian intelligence officer promised me he’d reveal his country’s secrets. But first he had a game to play. By Shane Harris The Most Powerful Man in Science Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. so sure he’s right? By Michael Scherer Postcolonial Chicken The U.S. introduced fast food to the Philippines. Now Jollibee is serving it back to America. By Yasmin Tayag