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The wrong way to end a war
Putin’s “peacemaking” mirrors historical failures, revealing his strategy as a destructive path rather than genuine diplomacy. This approach risks prolonging conflict instead of resolving it.
A burning threat to pregnant women
Rising temperatures pose a scorching danger to pregnant women, with new findings linking heat to high-risk pregnancies.
Was globalisation ever a meritocracy?
From Singapore’s vantage point, Trump’s anti-globalist stance highlights globalization’s failure as a meritocracy, revealing deep inequities that fuel the current political backlash.
America’s new plan to fight a war with China
The US is adapting its military strategy for potential conflict with China, focusing on jungle warfare preparations. This shift aims to counter Beijing's growing influence in Southeast Asia.
The end of the second world war
The Economist’s weekly chronicle covers the conflict, concluding with the end of the Second World War.
The War Room newsletter: Seven of the best books on the Pacific war
Richard Cockett curates seven essential books on Japan’s WWII surrender. These titles chronicle the Pacific theater’s pivotal end.
How to write laws of war for a wicked world
As the post-1945 international framework crumbles, historical precedents offer viable alternatives for drafting new rules of conflict in this darkened era.
Why the laws of war are widely ignored
Realpolitik overwhelms global judicial bodies, leading to the widespread disregard of international humanitarian law.
The War Room newsletter: How receiving aid became fatal in Gaza
Oliver Jones reports that seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza has become fatal, highlighting the deadly risks faced by civilians attempting to access assistance.
Could AI tilt the outcome of elections?
New research shows AI is pivotal in politics, used for both constructive and harmful purposes. This dual nature raises concerns about its potential to influence and tilt electoral outcomes.
How spy agencies are experimenting with the newest AI models
Spy agencies test new AI, but the real race is whether China adopts these US tech faster than Washington.
Can China save South Africa from Donald Trump?
South African radicals fantasize about rejecting Western influence, potentially looking to China as an alternative to Donald Trump’s policies.
Look inside The Economist’s summer issue for 2025
The Economist’s 2025 summer issue offers an exclusive preview of four special articles from its premier narrative journalism destination.
The world court joins the fight over climate change
The International Court’s advisory opinion labeling fossil fuel combustion as potentially wrongful may trigger significant counter-reactions.
Rethinking the war on AIDS
Reduced U.S. funding is forcing a strategic shift in the global AIDS fight, necessitating new approaches to sustain progress against the epidemic.
The surprising lessons of a secret cold-war nuclear programme
The US is weary of being the global enforcer, and proliferating nuclear powers offers no solution.
The War Room newsletter: Three new books on espionage
The War Room newsletter features Shashank Joshi analyzing intelligence agencies' blind spots and vulnerabilities.
The rise and rise of women’s sport
The title "The rise and rise of women’s sport" highlights the continuous ascent of women’s athletics. It does not suggest female competitors must surpass men.
Cynical realism won’t save India from Donald Trump
India’s balancing act with the US, China, and Russia faces new challenges under Donald Trump. Cynical realism alone cannot protect its strategic equilibrium.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s strongman-loving boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino maintains a close relationship with Donald Trump.