Europe

He had more élan than any prime minister since Margaret Thatcher

His power slips as British pols can’t stop touching the help

Russia invaded Ukraine because of…toxic masculinity?

Why should America keep pulling everyone else’s NATO weight?

Much of what passes as ‘justice’ in wartime is meted out by the victor

Ukrainian victory hinges on Western supplies of artillery and ammunition

Britain’s PM survives a no-confidence vote but the Conservatives are in trouble

And the surprising success of Emmanuel Macron

Sweden and Finland are ideal applicants, but expansion comes at a cost

The establishment is pleased that Le Pen fell but a major upset is still coming

The French election is down to her and Macron, with high stakes for the rest of the world

The incumbent’s victory is not yet in the bag

They’re trying to avoid a war, which is why they view a Ukrainian security guarantee skeptically

The Ukraine crisis could lead to a long-term change in the fabric of these societies

Help Ukraine win while ensuring NATO forces do not fight the Russians

How does it feel to be an American tourist in such a tourist-free world?

The big fool here is Putin

War never conforms to our desire for the good guys to defeat the bad guys