Democracy and societyThe rise and fall of Justin Trudeau From progressive icon to cautionary tale — the prime minister’s exit marks the end of an era for Canada By Jordan Leichnitz
Foreign and security policyReady to talk business Under Trump’s renewed presidency, uncertainty about global partnerships seems inevitable. Still, Asian players remain somewhat more optimistic By Marc Saxer, Mirco Günther
Economy and ecologyAmerica’s climate carousel As Trump’s re-election threatens to derail climate diplomacy once again, the Global South is done waiting for stable leadership from wealthier powers By Kamo Sende, Idasemiebi Idaminabo
Foreign and security policyWhat does Trump’s election victory mean for Russia? Moscow seems to be on the verge of getting what it wants. But there are actually few reasons for optimism in the Kremlin By Tatiana Stanovaya
Foreign and security policyNew problems, old problems Trump’s return to the White House signals a new chapter in US-Africa relations, fraught with both uncertainties but also potential opportunities By Priyal Singh
Democracy and societyLessons liberals won’t learn The inability of liberals to understand Trump’s political appeal is itself part of the explanation for his historic, and entirely avoidable, comeback By Bret Stephens
Democracy and societyUnderstanding the 72 million How did a convicted felon, who sought to overturn an election that he decisively lost just four years ago, win the votes of so many Americans? By Nina L. Khrushcheva
Foreign and security policyWith or without Trump The US will continue to withdraw from multilateral institutions — regardless of the election outcome. Is Europe ready to fill the gap? By Tim Heinkelmann-Wild
Democracy and societyA second Trump term could mean mayhem With immunity from prosecution and few bureaucratic constraints, Trump 2.0 could see federal agencies weaponised against his perceived enemies By Jonathan Stevenson
Democracy and societyThe secret sauce against populism As polarisation deepens, the rise of populism seems unstoppable. But focusing on shared values and local solidarity may just save democracy By Maria Skóra, Michael Miebach