Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nation
The billions who voted in 2024 sent an angry message to incumbents, and warmed to populists on left and right
Europeans need to acknowledge that they can no longer rely on the US security guarantee
Year of elections has shown the quest for accountable government is stronger than many had feared
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
Helsinki opens investigation into damaged power line in latest suspected sabotage attack on Baltic Sea infrastructure
After the turbulence of 2024, what are the prospects for a peaceful new year?
Across the G7, the political centre is fracturing and Donald Trump will make the problem worse
Swedish public prosecutor denied permission to board Yi Peng 3 despite open investigation
Giving up the idea that 1989 marked an epochal victory for its worldview would reveal our current moment more clearly
Increased geopolitical tensions could yet see Oslo rethink its attitude towards Brussels
If it did, the US should have much healthier politics than Europe
Businesses face increased risk from protectionism as countries race to secure access to critical minerals, according to new research
Papua New Guinea agrees security deal with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capital
Assad, Putin, Gaddafi — the free world too often gets its hopes up about despots
There is a reshaping of the world order. What did markets miss?
As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with risk
A failure to respond to Russian, Chinese and Syrian aggression helped to create the unstable world of today
Richard Moore warns of impact on Chinese, Iranian and North Korean policies as Donald Trump prepares to take office
Leaders warn Beijing’s backing for Moscow and the war in Ukraine is having a negative impact
What she does not say about Moscow is as significant as what she does say
Polish PM urges Europe to act against threats from Moscow without waiting for cues from US
The danger posed by the president-elect lies most obviously at home not abroad
Stockholm steps up probe after two lines were cut in Baltic Sea
