No guarantees: NATO members debate Ukraine’s future

No guarantees: NATO members debate Ukraine’s future

Members of the alliance are conflicted over the prospect of Ukraine’s membership. In particular, America has changed its mind, and this could affect the future of the war. Because of rapidly rising sea levels, China’s coastal cities are on sinking sand. Will another great wall slow the tide? And, say hello to our new Style Guide.


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Small-Vox symptoms: Spain’s elections

Small-Vox symptoms: Spain’s elections

After no party won a majority, forming a government may take weeks—or another election. But predictions that Vox, a far-right party, might enter government failed to materialise. Russia’s navy is repa...

24 Jul 202324min

Palace intrigue: the Kremlin after the mutiny

Palace intrigue: the Kremlin after the mutiny

It has been a month since the head of the Wagner group led a march on Moscow. Although it failed, Putin appears considerably weaker. What does this mean for outcomes on the battlefield? India is facin...

21 Jul 202324min

Runaway soldier: American detained in North Korea

Runaway soldier: American detained in North Korea

Little is known about why he fled across the border into the hermit kingdom, but securing his release will require some tactical diplomacy. Given the tense relationship between both countries, is Kim ...

20 Jul 202322min

Model growth: Tesla’s ambitious plans

Model growth: Tesla’s ambitious plans

The carmaker, which reports results today, is still celebrating impressive growth and its boss has even bigger plans for it. But with the threat of fast-scaling competitors in the EV market, is the co...

19 Jul 202322min

Charming the prince: Biden seeks a deal with Saudi Arabia

Charming the prince: Biden seeks a deal with Saudi Arabia

America is keen to mend the relationship between the Gulf state and Israel, but Muhammad bin Salman has hefty demands. Is the deal worth the price? Asia’s longest serving leader is carefully planning ...

18 Jul 202325min

Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

Europe, America and Asia are all enduring scorching heatwaves, air temperatures are repeatedly breaking records and the health impacts are alarming. But is the worst yet to come? Why risky assets are ...

17 Jul 202324min

Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?

Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?

The burning of burial grounds in the northern region of the country suggests that authorities are destroying evidence. If these claims are proven true, will the government be held accountable? In news...

14 Jul 202328min

Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans

Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans

When he was last elected, many were surprised, even in his own camp. This time around, his backers are taking no such chances. We take a closer look at his policy plans. China currently supplies nearl...

13 Jul 202326min

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