How serious is the UK government’s determination to act very firmly against Russian business interests in view of Putin’s constant transgressions?
Beyond Canada: What Fuels the “Trucker’s Convoy”?
The “freedom convoys” that have occupied the heart of Ottawa speak to a medley of weaknesses in Canada’s political system.
Goodbye to Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg’s business prospects have dimmed considerably. That is welcome news.
Germany, Greenpeace and the Jennifer Morgan Saga
The reaction to the appointment of Jennifer Morgan as a German deputy foreign minister betrays a lot of provincialism in Germany’s political culture.
Russia-Ukraine: A Last Chance for Peace
Ukraine could offer to suspend its NATO candidacy for some time, but only in return for Russia’s withdrawal from Donbas.
The Snow Leopard: Back from the Brink
Conservationists, insurance schemes and homestays have transformed the fortunes of one the world’s most endangered animals.
Why China Weighs in on Ukraine
China’s goal isn’t cuddling up to Russia. It is preventing NATO from interfering in the Indo-Pacific.
Q&A: When Biden Meets Scholz
The Biden administration is greatly irritated by the SPD’s submissive stance on Russia.
Lessons From Living Between Worlds
The world is complex. In trying to make sense of it, let’s not resort to divisive cliches.

























