A Chinese opera star’s ode to Russia—from a Ukrainian bomb site

It looked like a spontaneous tribute to Russia. Standing in the bombed-out shell of a theatre…

Building Ukraine 2.0

After two weeks Ukraine’s counter-offensive is falling behind plan. Its forces have retaken some territory, but…

War is reshaping the Ukrainian state—for the better

When Russian tanks began bearing down on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in February of last year, Mykhailo…

The conflict in Ukraine risks inflaming the Sino-American rivalry

It all comes amid a flurry of Chinese diplomacy surrounding the one-year anniversary of the war.…

Russia’s reliance on China will outlast Vladimir Putin, says Alexander Gabuev

Mr Putin likes to frame his assault on Ukraine as an act of rebellion against American…

Jonathan Powell on preparations for peace-making in Ukraine

Ukraine and Northern Ireland are, of course, different. But we know the Ukraine war, too, will…

Brazil’s foreign policy is hyperactive, ambitious and naive

Much like in his first two terms in office, between 2003 and 2010, Lula wants Brazil…

power distribution companies

‘Problems with discoms, however, lie in the realm of political economy’ | Photo credit: G Krishnaswamy…

Russia’s war on Ukraine is changing Europe

The contours of a new Europe are beginning to emerge, thanks to Russia’s brutal war on…

How India can deal with dissenting voices in US policy circles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, beginning June 21, is expected to mark…