Interviews‘Nicaragua has become a terrorist state’ Journalists Wendy Quintero Chávez and Lucía Pineda Ubau on systematic torture, rigged elections and the fight for press freedom
Democracy and societyThe land of limited opportunities Belarus’ upcoming elections will once again offer a choice between Lukashenko and Lukashenko. Still, change may well be on the horizon By Christopher Forst
European integrationDonald Tusk’s quadriga Poland’s EU presidency is marked by ambition, with a focus on security and resilience. But major gaps remain — particularly in the social dimension By Ania Skrzypek
Economy and ecologyThe art of the deal Trump’s trade policy blends aggressive tariffs, legal manoeuvring and transactional diplomacy. But could he really blow up the global trade system? By Luke Cooper
Interviews‘Ultimately, it’s about keeping Moldova bound to Moscow’ Moldovan energy consultant Sergiu Tofilat on the end of Russian gas supplies to Transnistria and the future of the breakaway region
Democracy and societyDoomed to fail? Donald Trump’s return to the White House promises a powerful presidency, but can his influence hold as internal divisions grow? By Geoffrey Kabaservice
Foreign and security policyVučić’s balancing act nears its end Serbia has long walked a tightrope between Russia and the US. But with sanctions looming over its oil giant NIS, choosing sides seems inevitable By Nikola Mikovic
Interviews‘The deal still has to be approved by Israel’s ministers’ After 15 months of bitter conflict in Gaza, a ceasefire deal appears to have been reached. Scott Lucas on the final hurdles and the future of Hamas