‘Ready for a lasting peace’
The Czech Republic turns away from Ukraine. The Church of England names its first woman archbishop. + Out now—the weekend despatch.
Terms of art
A social app for making anyone do anything. Easy money with the House of Saud. &c. | The despatch, Week XL.
Governing by subtraction
The U.S. government suspends federal funding for Democratic states. Gen Z protests move across Madagascar. + Voice of America goes silent—while China and Russia keep talking.
Press and hold the power button
The American government shuts down. The Pope questions the Pentagon. + Leaked documents about preventing leaks—and impending polygraphs for thousands at the U.S. Defense Department.
‘A war from within’
Afghanistan’s internet goes dark. Moldova defies Moscow. + Trump reveals his plans to America’s generals at Quantico.
The plan on the table
Federal troops spread to more American cities. Another execution in Iran. + A 21-point Gaza proposal—where ambiguity is doing most of the work.
The replacement lawyer
What a difference a new prosecutor makes. The struggle over TikTok ends in a shakedown. + Up now—this week’s member’s despatch.
The easy way
Loyalty tests and legal standards. Fighter jets and calculated confusion. &c. | The member’s despatch, Week XXXIX.
New orders
Now, the U.S. administration is investigating a billionaire’s foundation for possible terrorism charges. American defense officials are gathering for a mysterious meeting. + The environmental costs of some environmental solutions.
Statutes of limitations—and other deadlines
A hand-picked U.S. prosecutor gets ready for a big indictment. Nicaragua eliminates civil society. + What’s Moscow doing in Moldova?
