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‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
26 May 2022
The origins of the Quad
The origins of the Quad
US, Japan, Australia and India accused of trying to form ‘Asian Nato’
25 May 2022
Nato’s renaissance: how the world’s most powerful military alliance has taken centre stage
Nato’s renaissance: how the world’s most powerful military alliance has taken centre stage
While avoiding direct involvement, Nato has played a crucial role in the Ukraine war
20 May 2022
Why Turkey is threatening to block Nato’s Nordic expansion
Why Turkey is threatening to block Nato’s Nordic expansion
Ankara delays early vote on Sweden and Finland joining military alliance
19 May 2022
The fallout of Finland’s Nato membership bid
The fallout of Finland’s Nato membership bid
Helsinki formally declares intention to join military alliance
16 May 2022
Nato vs. Russia: who would win?
Nato vs. Russia: who would win?
Finland announces intention to join military alliance
12 May 2022
How Ben Wallace became a favourite to succeed Boris Johnson
How Ben Wallace became a favourite to succeed Boris Johnson
Defence secretary has benefited from Afghanistan crisis and war in Ukraine
28 Apr 2022
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Will more countries join Nato?
Will more countries join Nato?
Finland and Sweden mulling over plans to abandon neutrality and join military alliance
14 Apr 2022
The arguments for and against an EU army
The arguments for and against an EU army
President Macron wants self-determination for the bloc but some fear operational headaches
29 Mar 2022
Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 March
Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 March
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
25 Mar 2022
What is Nato’s Article 5?
What is Nato’s Article 5?
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty has only been used once in Nato’s history
21 Mar 2022
Arguments for and against a no-fly zone
Arguments for and against a no-fly zone
Experts fear enforcing restrictions on airspace could escalate conflict with Russia
18 Mar 2022
How long will the Ukraine war last?
How long will the Ukraine war last?
Hopes of an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine grew this week as peace talks continued
17 Mar 2022
What would trigger Nato involvement in Ukraine?
What would trigger Nato involvement in Ukraine?
Airstrikes near Polish border prompt warning of ‘full-force’ response from military alliance
14 Mar 2022
How the war in Ukraine began and how it might end
How the war in Ukraine began and how it might end
From a battlefield stalemate to the descent of a ‘new Iron Curtain’
3 Mar 2022
The pros and cons of Nato
The pros and cons of Nato
Russia-Ukraine war puts North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the spotlight
3 Mar 2022
Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 February
Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 February
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
25 Feb 2022
Putin’s key justifications for Ukraine invasion
Putin’s key justifications for Ukraine invasion
Russian president’s denial of neighbouring nation’s statehood laid ‘groundwork for war’
23 Feb 2022
‘Western powers have behaved badly towards Russia historically and recently’
‘Western powers have behaved badly towards Russia historically and recently’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
18 Feb 2022
Phonetic alphabet: the story from Alpha to Zulu
Phonetic alphabet: the story from Alpha to Zulu
The full story from Alpha to Zulu
14 Feb 2022
How the world reported the ‘final push’ to avoid war in Ukraine
How the world reported the ‘final push’ to avoid war in Ukraine
Western officials warn of imminent conflict while Ukraine sticks to more measured rhetoric
14 Feb 2022
Will Russia try to invade Ukraine in 2022?
Will Russia try to invade Ukraine in 2022?
Vladimir Putin says talks with Emmanuel Macron could ‘form the basis’ of de-escalation
8 Feb 2022
Why Vladimir Putin is so hung up about Nato
Why Vladimir Putin is so hung up about Nato
Ukraine is not joining the alliance – but the prospect has the Kremlin worried
8 Feb 2022
How China could win in Russia-Ukraine row
How China could win in Russia-Ukraine row
Potential conflict in Europe highlights ‘deepening ties’ between Beijing and Moscow
2 Feb 2022
Quiz of The Week: 22 - 28 January
Quiz of The Week: 22 - 28 January
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
28 Jan 2022
Ukraine’s key lines of defence against Russian invasion
Ukraine’s key lines of defence against Russian invasion
Kiev is outgunned by powerful neighbour but does not stand alone in fight
26 Jan 2022
The arguments for and against an EU army
The arguments for and against an EU army
Ursula von der Leyen calls for bloc to become ‘part of the solution’ through military force
17 Sep 2021
Biden vs. Putin: the state of relations before the first meeting
Biden vs. Putin: the state of relations before the first meeting
Tensions high as two leaders meet today for first time since US president took office
16 Jun 2021
The future of Nato: can the alliance bounce back after Trump?
The future of Nato: can the alliance bounce back after Trump?
Approach to China could be crucial to the organisation’s chances of future success
15 Jun 2021
US allies fear attacks after Biden sets Afghan withdrawal date
US allies fear attacks after Biden sets Afghan withdrawal date
Troops to leave on 11 September, prompting Taliban to declare victory
15 Apr 2021
Mark Sedwill promised shot at Nato top job
Mark Sedwill promised shot at Nato top job
Pledge to outgoing cabinet secretary ‘could be sacrificed’ by Downing Street
30 Jun 2020
The Week’s biggest stories of 2019
The Week’s biggest stories of 2019
From Brexit and Boris to royals and rebellion
20 Dec 2019
UK defence spending: where the money goes
UK defence spending: where the money goes
Nato meets to show unity on 70th anniversary
4 Dec 2019
Trump blasts Macron for describing Nato as ‘brain dead’
Trump blasts Macron for describing Nato as ‘brain dead’
US president says Macron’s statement was ‘very insulting’ and ‘dangerous’
4 Dec 2019
