What’s yours has mines: the Gulf of Oman attack
America has blamed Iran for yesterday’s tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman. If that’s true, Iran is playing a dangerous game that involves the whole of the region. The violent militias that control mu...
14 Jun 201921min
Vlad the un-jailer: the Ivan Golunov case
An investigative journalist’s release may look like a press-freedom win in Russia—but it represents much more than that. Democratic presidential hopefuls have no shortage of transformative ideas, yet ...
13 Jun 201921min
Once more, with felines: half the world gets online
Half of humanity is now online. What will the second half do when it logs on? The same as the first: friendly chat, personal expression and a lot of cat videos. Despite appearances, racism in America ...
12 Jun 201921min
Independence say: Hong Kong’s ongoing protests
A proposed change to the judicial system is just the latest sign that mainland China is exerting pressure on Hong Kong’s autonomy. Authorities seem ready to quell further demonstrations. Although soli...
11 Jun 201922min
No way to tweet a friend: Trump’s Mexico tariffs
In the end, President Donald Trump’s tariff threat did what he had hoped: Mexico has pledged to tighten immigration flows. But such weaponisation of tariffs bodes ill for the future. China’s “green Gr...
10 Jun 201921min
Tory story: Britain’s next prime minister
Today Theresa May stepped down as leader of the Conservative Party, and would-be replacements are already lining up. There’s little hope that any would be able to arrange an elegant exit from Europe. ...
7 Jun 201921min
Basta! The EU challenges Italy’s finances
European officials have threatened a substantial fine if Italy doesn’t shrink its debt and budget deficit. Whether or not it follows through, markets are already punishing the country. Tens of thousan...
6 Jun 201920min
Same as the old boss? Crackdown in Sudan
Nearly two months after staging a coup, military leaders have brutally cracked down on protesters in Sudan. Talks with the opposition have fallen apart—as have hopes for a resurgent Sudanese democracy...
5 Jun 201920min
