Xi sells sanctuary: a telling Putin meeting
As the presidents of China and Russia meet in Uzbekistan, we examine their friendship. They have much in common—but Russia’s prosecution of the war in Ukraine may strain relations. Islamic State and a...
15 Sep 202225min
Cautiousness in the Caucasus: Azerbaijan and Armenia clash
A conflict smouldering since a war in 2020 has again caught alight; Azerbaijan may feel emboldened by a distracted Russia and its own energy prospects. Gulf countries are swimming in piles of unexpect...
14 Sep 202225min
Joule of denial: Russia’s energy games
Vladimir Putin hopes the threat of cutting off fuel supplies this winter will weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine. European leaders are trying to cobble together a collective response to prevent such ...
13 Sep 202225min
Russian rush-out: Ukraine’s stunning gains
Russia has lost in a week what cost it months to gain in eastern Ukraine. We ask what the lightning counter-offensive means for the war. What is more surprising than Mississippi’s capital lacking acce...
12 Sep 202227min
Beyond the call of duty: Britain’s queen dies
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era. We explore her long, dutiful reign and how it shaped the modern monarchy. The country has changed substantially during her time, but one parall...
9 Sep 202220min
Playing his Trump card: Bolsonaro and the election
In Brazil, fears are growing that if Jair Bolsonaro loses in October, as polls suggest is likely, he may try to stage a coup or foment violence. He’s been sowing distrust in the country’s electoral sy...
8 Sep 202227min
America’s next top model: predicting the midterm results
Our model, built to predict the outcome of this year’s midterm elections, tips Republicans to take the House and Democrats to retain control of the Senate. The model’s architect discusses how and why ...
7 Sep 202226min
Deed of Truss: Britain’s new leader
As Liz Truss becomes prime minister, we ask whether her meat-and-potatoes tax-slashing agenda will work for a crisis-stricken Britain. Japan’s prison population is ageing just as its wider society is—...
6 Sep 202222min
