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Lagarde’s Bank-Bred Authority is Going Public

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde's resignation is as much to do with France's upcoming election than ECB monetary policy.

Fico and Stubb: War Fatigue Finds a Political Voice

Russia's war in Ukraine keeps unsettling budgets, alliances and tempers across Europe, confirming how unevenly the continent shares its collective fear.

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Poland Top Court Gets Caught in a Tug-of-War

Poland's government and president each call the other's moves on the top court unlawful, leaving no neutral referee.

Why Michigan Will Echo Through Foreign Policy Hearings

Michigan's acrimonious Senate feud turned Israel aid and Iran policy into electoral verdicts that congressional foreign affairs committees will now have to answer.

Freezer Hackers Turn Up the Heat on Supermarkets

Remote temperature changes can wreck a supermarket's stock cheaply, exposing how poorly protected connected refrigeration is.

Democrats Take Congress After Voters Put Prices First

Democrats' congressional majorities can block and investigate, but the veto stays with the Republican White House.

Algeria Enters Niger With Its Own Agenda

Algeria's deployment in Niger safeguards pipelines, frontiers and prestige, leaving Moscow dealing with Algiers' strategically autonomous Sahelian ambitions.