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The end of liberal trade – the world enters the era of blocs and protectionism

Globalization The Editorial Board - August 28, 2025.

When the United States and its allies signed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1947 and later founded the World Trade Organisation...

France’s political chaos reflects growing European instability

EU Ferry Biedermann - August 28, 2025.

Europe’s political stability received another blow this week when France’s Prime Minister, François Bayrou, announced a confidence vote for 8 September. Some of the European Union’s...

The Case for a Ceasefire in Ukraine

Eastern Europe Richard Haass - August 27, 2025.

“Ripeness is all” opined Edgar in Shakespeare’s King Lear. Everyone would do well to keep this in mind amid diplomatic efforts to end the war...

Trump saying 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash

US TA | AP Insight - August 27, 2025.

President Donald Trump seemingly caught his loyal conservative base off-guard and sparked backlash by saying he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities. That would...

Struggles for international justice and for democracy are related

Politics James A. Goldston - August 27, 2025.

The architecture of international justice – the rules, norms, and institutions that have guided efforts to hold accountable the perpetrators of grave crimes – was...

England’s anti-migrant ‘patriots’ resort to foreign habit of putting up flags

UK Harvey Morris - August 27, 2025.

The English don’t really do flags. Unless there is a coronation (mercifully rare) or a sporting win in the world arena (marginally less so), you will...

Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 26, 2025.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said the country was cutting off diplomatic relations with...

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