Economy and ecologyA warning to Trump China’s export ban on high-tech metals shows Beijing is ready for a trade war with the new US administration. Will Europe be caught in the middle? By Yun Schüler-Zhou
Foreign and security policyThe UAE’s ever-expanding footprint in Africa As Africa seeks fairer global partnerships, the United Arab Emirates is stepping in. But is it a friend, a competitor or something in between? By Artur Frantz
Foreign and security policyTrump’s Herculean task Ending the Russia-Ukraine war won’t be that easy for the US president, but there are three reasons why he’d like to try anyway By Nickolay Kapitonenko
Democracy and societyTwo presidents, one divided nation Mozambique remains in crisis after disputed elections exposed long-standing economic and political struggles. Where does the country go from here? By Egídio Chaimite
Work and digitalisationEurope between DeepSeek and Trump DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough has sent shockwaves around the world. Does a more volatile AI market mean Europe now has a fleeting chance to compete? By Frederike Kaltheuner
Economy and ecologyThe cost of authoritarianism Venezuela’s broken democracy and economic hardships stand as a masterclass in institutional failure. How can the country move forward? By Leonardo Vera
European integrationLonging for EU Step by step, the British government is tiptoeing towards a ‘reset’ with the EU. But can it overcome its Brexit scars? By Polly Toynbee