From our September/October 2018 issue: For much of his professional life, William Perry has had a front-row seat for the deliberations, distrust, and terrifying close calls that have defined post-war nuclear proliferation. The former U.S. defense secretary is committed to making sure the rest of us don’t underestimate a threat that’s as real as ever.

From our July/August 2018 issue: A straight-A student, all-conference runner, and Olympic boxing hopeful, Rebecca Maine is a model of achievement. But she's done nothing more impressive than survive.