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.
‘It’s rare there’s an audiotape’
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.
Chaos and consequences
What has Putin done to Russia by invading Ukraine? Anders Åslund on the shock of global isolation and the escalating risk of economic ruin.
Sources of power
What is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine doing to the world’s energy supplies? David L. Goldwyn on high prices, market forces, and the struggle to cool a warming planet.
War in Europe
What is Moscow thinking? Anatol Lieven on the brutal calculations behind Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
‘Zero legitimacy’
Is the U.S. Supreme Court in crisis? Christopher W. Schmidt on the emerging politics of the American judiciary.
