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Reaping what they sow: The “grain war” between Russia and Ukraine is once again threatening global food security

Reaping what they sow: The “grain war” between Russia and Ukraine is once again threatening global food security

Veaceslav Epureanu

Ekaterina Mereminskaya

Tethered to Starlink: There are reasons why it's not so easy for Ukraine to quit using Elon Musk's services

Tethered to Starlink: There are reasons why it's not so easy for Ukraine to quit using Elon Musk's services

Hatemonger: What does Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff mean for the next two years?

Hatemonger: What does Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff mean for the next two years?

Making America democratic again: How Trump's poor performance led to a rout of his Republican party

Making America democratic again: How Trump's poor performance led to a rout of his Republican party

From incels to rioters: How economic insecurity and psychological alienation have fueled a surge in youth extremism across Europe

From incels to rioters: How economic insecurity and psychological alienation have fueled a surge in youth extremism across Europe

Andrey Smolyakov

The Georgian Dream is fading: Two years of protest have not stopped Tbilisi's authoritarian drift

The Georgian Dream is fading: Two years of protest have not stopped Tbilisi's authoritarian drift

Arthur Belansky

A gift to Democrats: Trump’s unpopularity looks set to hand his opponents majorities in both chambers of Congress

A gift to Democrats: Trump’s unpopularity looks set to hand his opponents majorities in both chambers of Congress

The red-green alliance: How a union of Islamists and Marxists led Palestine to postpone its elections

The red-green alliance: How a union of Islamists and Marxists led Palestine to postpone its elections

De-Modification: India’s “Cockroach” party is challenging the country’s slide toward autocracy

De-Modification: India’s “Cockroach” party is challenging the country’s slide toward autocracy

“Leave, or end up behind bars”: The FSB has revived the Soviet practice of forcing dissidents abroad

“Leave, or end up behind bars”: The FSB has revived the Soviet practice of forcing dissidents abroad

Peklo to Palyanytsia: Ukraine’s expanded long-range arsenal is changing the war

Peklo to Palyanytsia: Ukraine’s expanded long-range arsenal is changing the war

First among ladies: How Trump aide Natalie Harp came to wield extraordinary influence in the White House

First among ladies: How Trump aide Natalie Harp came to wield extraordinary influence in the White House

MAGA apostles: Evangelical support for Trump is inspiring populists worldwide

MAGA apostles: Evangelical support for Trump is inspiring populists worldwide

Maria Apostolova

Loyalty vs. Competence: Pete Hegseth’s policies have become the Pentagon's greatest threat

Loyalty vs. Competence: Pete Hegseth’s policies have become the Pentagon's greatest threat

A referendum on Marine Le Pen: Sunday's elections to the French senate showed a populist victory is possible in the 2027 presidential race

A referendum on Marine Le Pen: Sunday's elections to the French senate showed a populist victory is possible in the 2027 presidential race

Sergei Mikhaylov

A useful ritual: Why authoritarian regimes still need elections — and why Russia’s model is weakening

A useful ritual: Why authoritarian regimes still need elections — and why Russia’s model is weakening

Alexander Finiarel

New pharaohs: How Egypt combines high tourism numbers with the world’s largest population of political prisoners

New pharaohs: How Egypt combines high tourism numbers with the world’s largest population of political prisoners

Board without peace: The club of Trump’s friends has made no progress on Gaza peace settlement

Board without peace: The club of Trump’s friends has made no progress on Gaza peace settlement

Trump franchise: Right-wing populists are taking control of Latin America

Trump franchise: Right-wing populists are taking control of Latin America

Generals vs. Netanyahu: Israel’s election is turning into a real political war

Generals vs. Netanyahu: Israel’s election is turning into a real political war

Marianna Belenkaya

Mobilization 2.0: Is it inevitable, and what can Putin actually achieve?

Mobilization 2.0: Is it inevitable, and what can Putin actually achieve?

Kim pro quo: North Korea is emerging from international isolation by backing Russia’s war in Ukraine

Kim pro quo: North Korea is emerging from international isolation by backing Russia’s war in Ukraine

Arseniy Borisov

Back to a brighter future: The left is set to return to power in Sweden after the failure of right-wing reforms

Back to a brighter future: The left is set to return to power in Sweden after the failure of right-wing reforms

An unmanned army: Hezbollah terrorists are using UAVs to hold off Israel’s superior forces

An unmanned army: Hezbollah terrorists are using UAVs to hold off Israel’s superior forces

Veaceslav Epureanu

The lame duck’s swan song: Why Trump’s final two years in office could be his most chaotic period yet

The lame duck’s swan song: Why Trump’s final two years in office could be his most chaotic period yet

More freedom, more order: The integration of migrants works better in countries where newcomers face fewer restrictions

More freedom, more order: The integration of migrants works better in countries where newcomers face fewer restrictions

Alexander Finiarel

General AI: How artificial intelligence became a key tool for the Ukrainian military

General AI: How artificial intelligence became a key tool for the Ukrainian military

Missile independence: Can Ukraine produce its own ballistic weapons and air defense interceptors at scale?

Missile independence: Can Ukraine produce its own ballistic weapons and air defense interceptors at scale?

Eurasian divorce: Moscow and Yerevan are replacing their alliance with mutual sanctions

Eurasian divorce: Moscow and Yerevan are replacing their alliance with mutual sanctions

Arthur Khachatryan

The dragon spreads its wings: China is balancing between rival powers to expand its influence

The dragon spreads its wings: China is balancing between rival powers to expand its influence

Zhou Zhongzheng

The prodigal candidate returns: Marine Le Pen's political comeback and the battle for 2027

The prodigal candidate returns: Marine Le Pen's political comeback and the battle for 2027

Sergei Mikhaylov

The unpopular populist: Why Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is losing support

The unpopular populist: Why Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is losing support

Hawks, isolationists, and real estate developers: Inside the factions battling to shape U.S. foreign policy

Hawks, isolationists, and real estate developers: Inside the factions battling to shape U.S. foreign policy

Candidates to succeed? Why it will be difficult for Trump to pass the MAGA torch

Candidates to succeed? Why it will be difficult for Trump to pass the MAGA torch

Exodus polls: Russian immigrants to determine Netanyahu’s future

Exodus polls: Russian immigrants to determine Netanyahu’s future

Marianna Belenkaya

Philanthropist who inspires fear: How George Soros became the political right’s chief enemy worldwide

Philanthropist who inspires fear: How George Soros became the political right’s chief enemy worldwide

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