Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court gives hope to liberals
Joe Biden has a chance to put a liberal on the court while Democrats control the Senate.
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What’s in Vladimir Putin’s playbook?
The Kremlin’s demands of Ukraine are so ambitious that little short of full-scale war could satisfy them.
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Letter from Kyiv: How Ukraine is preparing for Putin
As Russian aggression increases, Kyiv readies itself for a possible full invasion. Yet the mood remains measured and calm
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As tensions with Russia build, Emmanuel Macron highlights splits within Nato
The French president’s call for direct dialogue with Russia has highlighted disagreements on how to engage Moscow.
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China’s censorship machine sanitises Fight Club
The anarchic original runs counter to the Chinese government’s priorities of order and strong central control.
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The US still has significant troops in Europe despite cuts
An additional 8,500 US service personnel are now on high alert as fears of a Russian offensive grow.
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With the Beijing Winter Olympics near, can China sustain its “zero Covid” strategy?
As the rest of the world learns to live with coronavirus, China is increasingly isolated.
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Italians (but not all of them) go to the polls
The convoluted process could be decisive for Europe's third-largest economy.
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