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Short-termism takes over the EU

EU Ferry Biedermann - July 23, 2026.

A combination of economic and political panic seems to be driving the European Union into an expanding series of short-term backsliding over long-term strategic planning. The...

What will the changes in Ukraine's military leadership bring?

Eastern Europe TA | AP Insight - July 22, 2026.

Ukraine pushed on with its fight against Russia’s invasion under new military leadership Wednesday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure and fired his...

Can democracies bear the price of banning anti-democratic parties?

Politics Jan-Werner Mueller - July 22, 2026.

One major lesson from the political catastrophes of the 20th century appears paradoxical: Democracies sometimes must pursue seemingly undemocratic measures against those who would cynically...

Debt is determining the scope of Western defence

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 22, 2026.

The debt of developed countries is projected to reach a record 75.8 trillion dollars by the end of 2026. This year alone, it will increase...

UK’s new prime minister vows to upturn the Thatcherite legacy

UK Harvey Morris - July 22, 2026.

Labour Party old-timers still lament that a principal outcome of the 1982 Falklands War was that, while it spurred the restoration of democracy to the...

Conflicts around the world could push millions more people into hunger

Politics TA | AP Insight - July 21, 2026.

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of...

The West should rethink how it engages with the BRICS+

Globalization Jim O'Neill - July 21, 2026.

I recently launched a new policy platform (with Gemma Cheng’er Deng) to promote closer cooperation between the West and the BRICS+ group (Brazil, Russia, India,...

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