Politics

Government, policy, institutions, and political power dynamics.

All Policy Elections Governance Law & Justice Diplomacy

Briefing: Strategic battle unfolds between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Strategic angle: Khiam is the last Shiite-majority town on the road leading to the northeast of Lebanon, facing renewed internal divisions and trauma from past conflicts.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: One Nation’s Surge, Liberal Party’s Collapse: SA Election Reveals Tectonic Shifts in Australian Politics

Strategic angle: The conservative and right side of Australian politics has fractured completely.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Dr. Andrew Smith: Elections are won by 'constructing a vision that articulates political values'

Strategic angle: Stuart Norval welcomes Dr. Andrew Smith to discuss the significance of political vision in elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Former French rugby star Serge Blanco wins bid for Biarritz mayor

Strategic angle: Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, winning the municipal election.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: After strong showing in France's major cities, will left even qualify for 2027 presidential runoff?

Strategic angle: Carys Garland discusses insights from Renaud Foucart on the evolving political landscape in France post-municipal elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

UK police see antisemitic motive in arson of ambulances

British police are investigating an arson attack on ambulances linked to a Jewish emergency service, treating it as a hate crime.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88

The former Prime Minister of France, Lionel Jospin, has passed away at the age of 88.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Four tips for detecting images generated by AI

Strategic angle: AI-generated images are everywhere, and they're getting better and better, making it harder and harder to know what's real and what's fake. Here are four tips for detecting images generated by AI.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: 'I'm proud when we can turn our diversity into strength': Author Jens Christian Grøndahl

Strategic angle: Danish author Jens Christian Grøndahl discusses his pride in European diversity and the impact of his work.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

West Bank: Israeli settlers torch homes, beat Palestinians

Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian areas, causing significant damage and injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Thousands evacuated as winter storms bring heavy rainfall to Oahu.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally fell short in key municipal elections, while former prime minister Édouard Philippe solidifies his political standing.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Why this honey-soaked pastry defines the Spring Equinox

Strategic angle: Pakhlava, a layered pastry linked to Novruz, reflects shared cultural traditions, with recipes passed down through generations and prepared as part of seasonal celebrations.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Why Costa Rica’s economic model is attracting investment in uncertain times

Strategic angle: How Costa Rica built a resilient investment ecosystem combining stability, talent, renewable energy and precision manufacturing to attract global companies.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: China-North Korea transit relaunch points to better ties

Strategic angle: Passenger air and rail links are being restored between China and its North Korean ally as geopolitical upheavals add new impetus to improving the relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Strategic angle: Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: 'A big confusion': All sides claim victory after French municipal elections

Strategic angle: France's municipal elections spark claims of victory from all parties, leaving analysts puzzled.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight

Strategic angle: Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Iranians and Israelis united through music

Strategic angle: The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a better future.

Editorial Staff Mar 23