Nancy meeting you here: a tetchy Taiwan trip

Nancy meeting you here: a tetchy Taiwan trip

The visit of America’s speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has Chinese tempers flaring. We ask what the trip suggests about American policy and what it means for Taiwan. Crowdfunding is making a real difference in the war in Ukraine—but its effects vary between the two sides. And a close listen to a young pianist’s prizewinning Rachmaninoff-concerto performance.

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Poor more years! Erdogan triumphs in Turkey

Poor more years! Erdogan triumphs in Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again retained the presidency. We ask how the best chance in a generation to unseat him came unstuck—and what to expect from an emboldened autocrat. South Korea’s suicide rate...

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Russian lessons: new and improved war tactics

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From infantry to air defences and even electronic warfare, improved strategies and engineering could threaten Ukraine’s counter-offensive plans. How can these ramped-up defences be breached? What woul...

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A Ron turn: DeSantis’s disastrous announcement

A Ron turn: DeSantis’s disastrous announcement

After a glitchy announcement on Twitter, the Florida governor’s campaign is off to a shaky start. And despite strong donor backing, he will struggle to secure the Republican party nomination. Airlines...

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Still the one that I want: Greece’s prime minister wins again

Still the one that I want: Greece’s prime minister wins again

Although Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ party fell short of a majority in parliament, meaning there will be a second vote, the incumbent prime minister did much better than expected. Will he be able to continue...

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Narcos and avocados: Mexico’s diversifying drug cartels

Narcos and avocados: Mexico’s diversifying drug cartels

In attempts to amass more wealth, these organisations are dabbling in newer narcotics and even taking on the mining sector. The result is taking a toll on the country’s economy. Can a 100-year-old dis...

23 Mai 202328min

Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle

Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle

Today, the president will meet with the Republican leader in the house of representatives to try and prevent the country from defaulting. But what if they cannot come to an agreement? Britain is revie...

22 Mai 202327min

The Economist: Kissinger on avoiding world war

The Economist: Kissinger on avoiding world war

Henry Kissinger was one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the 20th century. He was National Security Advisor and Secretary of State to two American presidents. Now, with China’s g...

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