Briefing: Trump caught unprepared by escalation of war with Iran
Strategic angle: The American president struggles to justify US-Israeli intervention amid rising tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela
Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Missile Strikes Near Russian TV Crew in Lebanon
Strategic angle: A missile hit close to a Russian state TV crew during a live broadcast, injuring the reporter and cameraman.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms
Strategic angle: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to global warming.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Tobacco could get a boost from the farm bill. How does that square with MAHA?
Strategic angle: The farm bill shows politicians catering to the agriculture industry risk losing the support of MAHA while running afoul of public health goals.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Unilever in talks to sell food division to spice and sauce maker McCormick
Strategic angle: Consumer goods giant considers offloading unit worth tens of billions of dollars as it pivots to beauty and personal care.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Norway Crown Princess Admits Manipulation by Epstein
Strategic angle: Mette-Marit acknowledges her lack of awareness regarding Epstein's past in a recent interview.
Editorial Staff Mar 20