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The making and meaning of Giorgia Meloni

The post-fascist Brothers of Italy are rising fast, led by a charismatic, self-made Roman whom many expect to be Italy’s…

By Jeremy Cliffe

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The war in Ukraine has tipped the balance of power in Russia’s relationship with India

The war in Ukraine has tipped the balance of power in Russia’s relationship with India

Emily Tamkin

Is Putin going to start a nuclear war?

Is Putin going to start a nuclear war?

Lawrence Freedman

Vladimir Putin’s draft order prompts panic in Russia

Vladimir Putin’s draft order prompts panic in Russia

Ido Vock

The dangerous logic behind Vladimir Putin’s speech

The dangerous logic behind Vladimir Putin’s speech

Katie Stallard

US

Even an abortion scandal might not stop “pro-life” candidate Herschel Walker

Emily Tamkin

The extraordinary influence of the Claremont Institute on the American right

Emily Tamkin

Everything you want to know about the US midterm elections

US Midterm Elections 2022

Everything you want to know about the US midterm elections

Emily Tamkin

“Special, but not exclusive”: will US/UK relations be damaged by Liz Truss?

Emily Tamkin

US rail workers get closer to a deal, and what they deserve

Emily Tamkin

“This is the big battle”: Jan Schakowsky on abortion in America

The International Interview

“This is the big battle”: Jan Schakowsky on abortion in America

Emily Tamkin

Europe

For Ukrainians, Russia is now Tolkien’s Mordor

Bruno Maçães

Leader: Vladimir Putin’s game of nuclear blackmail

New Statesman

Vladimir Putin’s land grab is an act of desperation

Vladimir Putin’s land grab is an act of desperation

Katie Stallard

The struggle for Italy

Tim Parks

Chart of the Day

How does the UK’s 45p income tax rate compare internationally?

Katharine Swindells

What could happen if Russia used nuclear weapons?

What could happen if Russia used nuclear weapons?

Emily Tamkin

World Review Podcast

“The party leads everything” | China under Xi

“The party leads everything” | China under Xi

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The political legacy of Italian fascism – with David Broder

The political legacy of Italian fascism – with David Broder

What does Giorgia Meloni’s triumph mean for Italy?

What does Giorgia Meloni’s triumph mean for Italy?