Cockburn’s letter from London
Our man on the ground observes Britain in mourning for the Queen
World
Wednesday
Tuesday
Canada’s new Conservative leader is no Donald Trump
Pierre Poilievre is quick-witted, more libertarian — and he may change his country yet
Monday
Vladimir’s no good, very bad week
He may soon have to choose between staying in Ukraine and stability at home
How Amsterdam ceased to be gay heaven
The city is becoming Islamicized and gay people are paying the price
Ukraine’s incredible success turns the tables on Russia
A wider collapse of Putin’s forces is now possible
Friday
The ignorance of Queen Elizabeth’s ‘anti-colonialist’ critics
In fact, a figure of such stability was essential to decolonization
She lived her best life
Against the internet’s cult of the self stood Queen Elizabeth II
When the Queen addressed Congress
‘The best progress is made when Europeans and Americans act in concert’
Thursday
An American remembrance of the Queen
It says a lot that when I say ‘the Queen’ even American readers know I can mean only one person
Britain reeling after Queen’s health announcement
Palace doctors have ‘recommended she remain under medical supervision’
Wednesday
The missing Biden foreign policy
There’s no plan, no careful set of chess moves, just an empty void
Tuesday
Ukraine turns the tables on Russia
The defender goes on the offense
Thursday
Are sanctions against Russia actually working?
Instead of moderating its policy, Moscow is fighting fire with fire
Monday
Ukraine is the first streaming service war
It debuted to a burst of attention only for everyone to lose interest
Saturday
Is the Ukraine conflict a civil war?
A majority of Ukrainians seek closer ties with the West. A significant minority would rather be tethered to Mother Russia
Thursday
Ukraine is convinced that time is on its side. So is Russia
Peace talks are a figment of the imagination
In defense of Sanna Marin, Finland’s partying PM
For the sake of all us anti-puritans, let’s hope she isn’t Finnished
Tuesday
Celebrities embark on a Ukraine safari
Visiting Zelensky has become the latest Hollywood PR stunt
Is Britain really ‘on the brink?’
Many Brits believe a modest rise in rates will push them into bankruptcy
Monday
One year later, Biden is right to have left Afghanistan
It’s a somber anniversary but the decision holds up
