How Covid shook the West’s faith in itself and changed normal life forever
Lockdowns restricted people’s lives beyond recognition – but why did governments defer to the Chinese method of pandemic management?
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Leader: Western disunity is a gift to Putin
The Russian president’s dream of an illberal world order must be thwarted.
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Dispatch: Instead of panicking, Ukraine prepares for Putin
As Russian aggression increases, Kyiv readies itself for a possible full invasion. Yet the mood remains measured and calm
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As tensions with Russia build, Emmanuel Macron highlights splits within Nato
The French president’s call for direct dialogue with Russia has highlighted disagreements on how to engage Moscow.
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The US still has significant troops in Europe despite cuts
An additional 8,500 US service personnel are now on high alert as fears of a Russian offensive grow.
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Can Europe tame pandemonium?
Covid-19 brought the EU together — the crisis in Ukraine may now tear it apart.
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Italians (but not all of them) go to the polls
The convoluted process could be decisive for Europe's third-largest economy.
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Why Germany finds it difficult to act as Russian tensions build
Germany’s new government is more critical of Russia than previous administrations, but history and trade weigh heavily in the balance.
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