Why is Europe facing a summer of discontent?
Public sector workers are out on picket lines all over Europe and Israel’s government collapses.
Alix Kroeger
Alix Kroeger is international managing editor of the New Statesman.
Latest articles
Features on
All Articles
Serhii Plokhy: “The Ukrainian army that no one ever knew existed is winning”
The pre-eminent historian discusses his new book on nuclear disasters, “atoms for peace” and the war in Ukraine.
By
Can nuclear power ever be considered safe? With Serhii Plokhy
A new book tells the story of six disasters that shook the world
The risks facing Ukrainian refugees – with Suzanne Hoff
More needs to be done to protect Ukrainians seeking shelter.
Is populism beatable? With Yascha Mounk
The political scientist on what must be done to ensure that diverse democracies succeed
By
“Russian soldiers asked my parents why they were leaving Ukraine”
The food writer and activist Olia Hercules on her parents’ escape through Russian checkpoints, with artillery fire just over…
By
Echoes of the war in Bosnia sound a warning for Russia – and Ukraine
What's happening now in Ukraine is eerily reminiscent of another war in Europe 30 years ago.
By
Could Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?
The Russian leader is accused of war crimes, but prosecution could be difficult.
Could Marine Le Pen really win the French presidency?
Recent polls put the far-right candidate within touching distance of victory.