Europe in difficultyWestalgie – nostalgia for the West as it once was – makes Europe childishA refusal to accept that the world has moved on, a tendency to live off others, and a tendency to easily slip into the ridiculous. After the Cold War, it happened again in Ankara24 JUL 26
Ukraine’s defence strategyHow to Wake Up a PatriotTrump discovers that his air defence system can be both fast and cost-effective. The Ankara summit first, followed by the meeting of like-minded nations in Paris, opens up new possibilities for defence in Washington and KyivbyMicol Flammini23 JUL 26
upcoming ratesTrump launches a new trade warWith the deadline for the latest tariffs now imminent, Washington has found a new ploy to impose extraordinary tariffs: targeting goods produced using forced labour. The main targets, for now, are Brazil and CanadabyMaurizio Stefanini22 JUL 26
The Elefantino editorialThe adventures of extremist tribunalism, from Paris to RomeThe traditional ruling classes and political parties are on the wane, and bullying is emerging as a political language. We’re getting ourselves into trouble againbyGiuliano Ferrara18 JUL 26
Zaidi is going to WashingtonA precarious balance. What will change in Iraq following al-Zaidi’s visit to Trump?Backed by the US President but supported at home by figures close to the regime in Tehran, the young Iraqi leader is seeking an economic agreement with the US without fuelling tensionsbyShelly Kittleson17 JUL 26
