Trump is serious about getting tough on Putin. No, really
The US president has threatened Russia with “very severe tariffs” if he doesn’t agree a peace deal in 50 days.
By Katie Stallard
Reviewing politics
and culture since 1913
The Italian prime minister’s autobiography revises her and her country’s history. But Meloni’s success is a template for right populist…
By David BroderAnti-immigration populists are creating instability across the continent – whether mainstream parties work with them or against them.
By Hans KundnaniAlso this week: Volodymyr Zelensky’s purchasing power and cross-pollination warfare.
By Andrey KurkovUkraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields shows Zelensky still has cards to play.
By Katie StallardThis presidential election shows a country irreconcilably split between its liberal and conservative halves.
By Zuzanna LachendroA lack of consensus on Israel has paralysed the EU.
By Hans KundnaniThe government believes its opponents are on the wrong side of voters and business.
By George Eaton