Politics

Why can't Ukraine accept Trump's proposal for a land swap with Russia?

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 12, 2025.

A peace deal that requires Kyiv to accept swapping Ukrainian territory with Russia would not only be deeply unpopular. It also would be illegal under...

AI could harden autocracies and fray democracies

Politics Ian Bremmer - August 11, 2025.

Digital technology was supposed to disperse power. Early internet visionaries hoped that the revolution they were unleashing would empower individuals to free themselves from ignorance,...

Australia has announced the recognition of the Palestinian state without Hamas in the Palestinian government

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 11, 2025.

Australia is the latest in a series of key Western allies of Israel to announce recognition of a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, under internal...

Alaska as a political test - Europe sets borders, Trump seeks a quick agreement

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - August 10, 2025.

The meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, scheduled for 15 August in Alaska, will take place within a framework that Europe has carefully crafted...

Why is NATO using the World Expo in Japan as a diplomatic stage?

Politics The Editorial Board - August 9, 2025.

At Expo 2025 in Osaka this week, the most unusual part of the programme is taking place: the "NATO Day" in the Nordic Pavilion, a...

Is America pushing Russia out of the Caucasus?

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 9, 2025.

The agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a geopolitical blow to Russia, which has had a dominant influence in the region for decades. The leaders of...

Might North Korea offer a way for Trump to clinch a Nobel?

Politics Sharmila Devi - August 8, 2025.

Donald Trump has been the target of much mockery for his ambition to win the Nobel Peace Prize while his peacemaking has so far stalled...

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