Boris Johnson’s government is still obsessed with Brexit, but its erstwhile EU partners have other priorities
Three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, an assertive China and revanchist Russia have shattered the nation’s dreams
Joe Biden’s week of summitry reclaims US leadership of the west as the world returns to great power rivalry
German chancellor’s refusal to halt Nord Stream 2 encourages Putin to act with impunity
The US president should lend his authority to the Irish protocol by appointing a special envoy
The prime minister has abandoned Thatcherism for the dirigisme of the UK’s European neighbours
To restore their relevance the G7 rich democracies need to come up with a better offer than Beijing
The Conservative advance in Labour ‘red wall’ seats underscored the party’s tilt to English nationalism
The failed plan to reorganise Europe’s most popular sport spoke to the arrogance of anything-goes globalisation
The US president is striking a balance between democratic values and pragmatic engagement
The US president’s expansive economic strategy stands in stark contrast to the EU’s defensive incrementalism
The search for national ‘resilience’ can too easily tip into protectionism
By seeking to renege on his Brexit commitments, Boris Johnson has made the UK an unreliable ally
Hubris, resentment and insecurity still loom large in Britain’s attitude to the EU
US president’s call to arms against authoritarianism challenges German chancellor’s business-first approach
After decades of market liberalism and fiscal fundamentalism, policymakers are returning to Keynes
Angela Merkel’s Atlanticism ranks behind Germany’s business interests in China and Russia
Prime minister is viewed by Scottish National party as its not-so-secret weapon in the fight for independence
Falling further into the arms of Washington does not amount to a post-Brexit foreign policy
Britain’s departure from the EU reopens a difficult debate over its place in the world
The new president’s most important decisions will be about the domestic economy