Modi
Ukraine War
Steppe in Line: The Eurasian Century in Central Asia
As Bishkek toasts an expanding Eurasian bloc, Brussels turns to Central Asian capitals for the minerals its industries cannot live without.
BUSINESS
Britain’s New Empire of Arms: Keir Starmer’s Missile Diplomacy in India
A ÂŁ350 million missile contract shows how much Britain's global power has diminished today.
EUROPE
Cyprus Corridor: A Hub Between India and Europe
While yachts ferry panicked Israelis to safety and Modi lands for historic talks, tiny Cyprus finds itself at the heart of Middle East power games.
WORLD
Modi’s Vision of India Comes Up Against the South
Southern India's economic tigers are showing their teeth as Modi's plans to redraw electoral maps threaten to shift power toward his northern strongholds.
Popular
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt
As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .
Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds
Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.
How Eiffel Tower Went On Strike Over Religion
Religious accommodation is supposed to make room for someone's own beliefs, not require somebody else to disappear from view.
