Briefing

05
Feb
No limits

No limits

Briefing: The last nuclear treaty is over. Europe commits billions to Ukraine. + As America pulls back from global development, is China taking over?
6 min read
03
Feb
The coldest night

The coldest night

Briefing: Moscow granted Trump’s ceasefire request—then broke it at the worst moment for him. A former U.K. ambassador faces criminal investigation over his Epstein ties. + Why is Saudi Arabia investing so heavily in football?
5 min read
29
Jan
Into the Gulf

Into the Gulf

Briefing: A U.S. carrier strike group is taking position off Iran. Four Western leaders have visited Beijing in a month. + Who’s got the best AI?
6 min read
27
Jan
A new route around America

A new route around America

Briefing: The EU and India lock in the biggest trade deal either has ever signed. More high-level intrigue in Beijing. + Why is the Arctic so important?
5 min read
22
Jan
The art of the deal

The art of the deal

Briefing: A Greenland agreement, minus Greenland. Pinochet’s lawyers return. + The post-Cold War economic order is crumbling—what’s taking its place?
6 min read
20
Jan
Where’s the line

Where’s the line

Briefing: Eight NATO allies face tariffs, or worse, unless they sell Greenland to America. Three Minnesota leaders face grand jury subpoenas. + Can Europe save its auto industry?
7 min read
15
Jan
The difference three days made

The difference three days made

Briefing: The U.S. Senate passes on restraining the president’s use of military power in Venezuela. Uganda votes in an internet blackout. + Why does American civil society look so fragile?
6 min read
13
Jan
On its way

On its way

Briefing: Crackdown and protests both escalate in Iran. Pushback from all directions with the head of the Federal Reserve under criminal investigation in the U.S. + How did American immigration enforcement get so radical, so fast?
6 min read
08
Jan
Limitless

Limitless

Briefing: Iran’s twelfth day. Trump’s one constraint. + Can Europe defend its northern border?
6 min read
06
Jan
Same streets, same dictators

Same streets, same dictators

Briefing: What comes next in Venezuela. What’s happening in Iran. + Why are business leaders across China disappearing into prisons?
7 min read