Giorgia Meloni is no springtime for Italian fascism
Italy’s new populist leader is a symptom of European ills
Europe
Monday
Thursday
What Americans can learn from the monarchy
The ceremonial side of British government remains very important
Wednesday
Cockburn’s letter from London
Our man on the ground observes Britain in mourning for the Queen
Monday
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’
Tuesday
Ukraine turns the tables on Russia
The defender goes on the offense
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
Saturday
Dear America: moving to Europe won’t solve all your problems
Shock: TikTok doesn’t have all the answers
Friday
The Zelenskys’ Vogue publicity misfire
Is an Annie Leibovitz shoot the best way to appeal to Middle America’s sympathies?
Dutch farmers touch off a worldwide revolt
The European Union and ‘green’ governments are playing with fire