Economy and ecologyWhen the disciple becomes the master China, once the target of Western hopes for liberal change through trade, is now reshaping the global order by exporting its own policies By Konstantin Kladensky
Democracy and societyThis is what autocracy looks like The question now is whether Americans who hate tyranny can be roused to respond By Michelle Goldberg
Foreign and security policyUNfinished business The UN turns 80 — a remarkable achievement. And yet, celebrations are overshadowed by the return of those phenomena it once united against By Matthias Jobelius
Democracy and societyThe cost of war beyond the battlefield As US aid dries up, millions of Ukrainians are being left without critical services. Europe must decide whether it’s ready to step in By Daniel Harper
Democracy and societyExit stage far-right Following the collapse of the Wilders coalition, new elections will be held in the Netherlands. This is what a progressive strategy could look like By Wouter van de Klippe
Foreign and security policyA period of Seoul-searching South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president. While uncertainties loom, the shift in leadership could open new doors for Europe By Mason Richey
Economy and ecologyToo much of a green thing Europe’s relentless push for more (renewable) energy raises questions about sustainability — and who ultimately pays the price By Lucy Anns, Luisa Fondello
Democracy and societyHow Aristotle can save us When life feels hollow, Aristotle reminds us: politics is not just power, but a moral pursuit of meaning, virtue and human flourishing By Antara Haldar