An inconvenient invasion
What does Russia’s war in Ukraine mean for its ally in China? Victor Shih on Beijing’s bad and worse options.
Into the breach
Is the West reuniting? Matthias Matthijs on how the war in Ukraine is changing the global security, economic, and political terrain.
Hard reset
What’s happening in Germany? Jana Puglierin on how the invasion of Ukraine has brought a new commitment to military spending, energy independence, and putting the traumas of the past to rest.
Few stars, no dawn
What has Putin’s invasion of Ukraine meant for the opposition to him at home? Morvan Lallouet on Alexei Navalny, anti-war protests, and the future of Russian politics.
Out of the past
How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in? Kimberly Wehle on the criminal and civil investigations trailing the former U.S. president.
Temperature drop
How is Russia’s war on Ukraine changing global politics? Tim Sayle on economics, ideology, and the specter of a new Cold War.