In the 21st century, we have moved into an era of performative covert action. Leaders such as Vladimir Putin have used the shadow of death to coerce their enemies overseas and to reinforce their warri

MILITARY

Evidence left at the scene suggests the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was the first pornography-driven political assassination

Qatar’s lobbying blitz in Washington has seen its influence grow over U.S. lawmakers, raising questions about power, politics and global alignment

GEOPOLITICS

It’s been quite a bitty month. The trip to Berlin for IFA (see issue 374, p26) put a small crater in my workflow, so I’ve been busy catching up with various projects to ensure they’re delivered on tim