Geopolitics The return of America First From trade wars to peace deals, Donald Trump’s ruthlessly transactional politics treats global crises as opportunities for American gain. By Katie Stallard
The International Interview Political scientist Daniel Béland: Canada has to respond, even if it hurts us Katie Stallard
Why Britain isn’t working How the benefits system became a danger to the economy and a battleground for Labour. By Will Dunn
1. Trump’s spell has been broken The US president is hurting rather than helping his ideological allies such as Nigel Farage. By George Eaton
Labour Why Starmer will champion a smarter state Labour knows the centre left has the greatest interest in government working well. By George Eaton
Putin’s Trump dilemma Will Russia accept the US-backed ceasefire deal with Ukraine? By Katie Stallard
Dante’s divine autofiction How the Italian poet’s search for self-knowledge changed the course of literature. By Rowan Williams