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The icy cold war America is busy losing
America is losing the Arctic contest, with Alaska’s surrounding region identified as its most vulnerable sector, surpassing Greenland’s strategic importance.
China tries shock-and-awe on Donald Trump
China employs aggressive "shock-and-awe" tactics against Trump in the trade war. Xi Jinping bets that this escalation will secure victory.
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Cycling is revolutionizing transport, challenging electric vehicles and sparking a new cultural conflict as pedal power surges globally.
Europe struggles to put homeland defence first
Europe’s decades of overseas focus leave it vulnerable if the US withdraws. The continent now struggles to prioritize homeland defense against emerging threats.
The Economist today newsletter: What happens when migrants stop coming?
The Economist’s newsletter highlights a pivotal moment in migration history, questioning the consequences if migrant flows cease.
Can the West survive an age of brinkmanship?
The West must revive Cold War escalation management skills to survive the current era of brinkmanship.
The flashing red threat from Russia’s dark fleet
Russia’s shadow fleet poses a growing maritime threat, challenging allied naval forces. This dark fleet complicates efforts to curb emerging dangers at sea.
The War Room newsletter: The best tanks of all time
Richard Cockett explores legendary tanks in a special War Room newsletter issue, investigating battlefield legends.
Europe’s astonishing drop in illegal migration
Europe is experiencing a surprising drop in illegal migration, largely due to an unseen barrier that has effectively reduced migrant boat crossings.
The Economist Insider launches soon
The Economist Insider launches October 9th, introducing a new premium video service to its audience.
A made-in-China plan for world domination
Trump’s attempts to halt China’s rise as a manufacturing superpower are failing.
The War Room newsletter:Â Why Trump wants a Taliban air base back
The War Room newsletter explains Trump’s desire for a Taliban air base through his neo-imperial perspective, as analyzed by defence editor Shashank Joshi.
The UN’s grim future
The UN faces a grim future marked by rogue actions, institutional decay, or "Trumpification," signaling a critical decline in its global influence and stability.
Cold war deterrence doesn’t work any more
Cold War deterrence fails against modern Beijing and Moscow, as Western strategies struggle to contain their evolving ambitions and hybrid threats.
Top Gun—without Maverick
The rewrite shifts from "drones" to "piloting unmanned aircraft," adding agency. It also replaces "danger zone" with "hostile territories" for a more formal, military tone.
Meet the leader of Europe’s anti-Trump resistance
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez stands as Europe’s lone anti-Trump voice, defying allies to oppose US policies. His solitary stance highlights growing transatlantic tensions and his unique role in resisting Trump’s agenda.
How Israel’s arms exports have made it sanctions-proof
Israel’s essential arms exports to Africa grant it diplomatic protection, effectively rendering the nation immune to international sanctions.
Who is winning in AI—China or America?
China offers an AI governance model prioritizing practical outcomes over ideological values, contrasting with the US approach.
Meet the world’s hottest upstart weapons dealers
Emerging weapons manufacturers are capitalizing on a ferocious global arms race, transforming the sector into a booming business for new industry players.
Donald Trump is waging war on woke AI
Donald Trump declares war on "woke AI," dismissing the idea of perfectly impartial chatbots as a fantasy while criticizing lingering "Marxist lunacy" in technology.