Politics

All-Powerful Ursula Wins in Romania

In the second round of Romania’s presidential election, the clear favorite, a Eurosceptic, unexpectedly lost to a candidate backed by the European Commission and France

Starmer Ready for a Reset

A breakthrough deal is expected at the upcoming UK-EU summit

National Realists Take Aim at Greens

A court ruling in North Dakota found the environmental organization Greenpeace guilty of causing damage to Energy Transfer through large-scale protests in 2016–2017 that delayed construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. This ruling may prove pivotal. The jurors found the eco-activists guilty of «defamation, disorderly conduct, and property damage»

80 Years Together: Why Does the Brazilian Snake Smoke a Pipe?

The presidents of Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil didn’t just celebrate Victory Day in Moscow

Merz Given a Hard Time

But still elected Chancellor. Who’s in the new government?

Xi’s Visit to Moscow: Bad News for Russia’s Adversaries

The Russia-China strategic partnership gains historical significance

“A Camouflaged Invasion”

Panama pressured to allow U.S. military access to Canal Zone bases

Trump's First 100 Days: Triumph and Trouble

It is hard to imagine a more contradictory set of results from the first three months of a national leader's term than those delivered by Donald Trump

EU and NATO Rush to Save Chișinău

September parliamentary elections could change the country's political course

Macron Waves the Olive Branch

He plans to announce recognition of Palestine at June peace summit

Charting a Course to Jakarta

Russia and Indonesia see untapped potential in expanding trade and cooperation

Brussels Aims to Erase Victory Day

The European Commission plans to target leaders who defy its unofficial ban and attend Moscow's anniversary parade