declared absolutismNicaragua is moving towards a one-party systemOrtega’s U-turn revives an issue that has survived almost exclusively under communist regimes. There are concerns about the possible consequences should other illiberal countries wish to follow suitbyMaurizio Stefanini23 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
From our correspondentE-commerce in Russia goes up in smokeWhy, after refineries and fuel depots, is Kyiv now targeting Wildberries, the Russian-style Amazon born out of a story of divorce and gunfire just a stone’s throw from Putin?byMicol Flammini23 JUL 26
The interventionThe search function is not MagaWhy the White House’s proposal on peer review is dangerous. There is an alternative23 JUL 26
editorialNo, Mamdani cannot arrest NetanyahuThe Mayor of New York is spreading anti-Israel propaganda ahead of the mid-term electionsbyRedazione23 JUL 26
Hegseth does not replyThe war in Iran is costing 37.5 billion; the Pentagon is asking for more funds but isn’t saying what they’re forbyPaola Peduzzi23 JUL 26
EditorialsArgentina rewarded by the marketsMoody’s raises the rating: a more stable economy and a more likely re-election for MileibyRedazione23 JUL 26
irrational leadersIran is frighteningThe Saudis are also moving towards nuclear weapons. Inbar says: “A nightmare for Israel and the West”byGiulio Meotti22 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 peace talksIsrael-Lebanon: new talks on 4 August in RomeTajani announces a new round of talks in the capital. Next week will also see a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution, organised jointly with the SaudisbyRedazione22 JUL 26
