The Economist • 28th November 2023

In Russia’s arsenal the knife and fork have been powerful weapons

So argues a new book about the country’s gastro-diplomacy

The Economist • 19th October 2023

Imperial borders still shape politics in Poland

Support for political parties today closely tracks old frontiers

The Economist • 16th October 2023

Pole position: elections in Poland

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The Economist • 15th October 2023

Poland gives pro-European liberals a big win

But the road back to the rule of law will long and hard

The Economist • 15th October 2023

Exit polls suggest a big victory for Poland’s opposition

But the full results will take up to a day to arrive

The Economist • 11th October 2023

Why the Polish election campaign has been so vicious

A knife’s-edge vote has turned into a sword fight

The Economist • 5th October 2023

After a brutal campaign, Poland gets ready to vote

The government has a good chance of losing power, but the outcome is uncertain

The Economist • 19th September 2023

Why is Ukraine suing eastern European countries over grain?

Hungary, Poland and Slovakia claim that a duty-free influx is spoiling the market

The Economist • 15th August 2023

Poland’s far right could be the next government’s kingmaker

It has hidden its extremist roots behind a free-market message

The Economist • 20th July 2023

How Ukrainians affect Poland

Ukrainian immigrants are changing Poland’s economy—and its diet

The Economist • 10th July 2023

Why is Turkey blocking Sweden from joining NATO?

Turkey is seeking military and political concessions, but may be overplaying its hand

The Economist • 29th June 2023

How much power does Alexander Lukashenko have?

The Belarusian strongman is unruly, but dependent on Russia

The Economist • 15th June 2023

What to read to understand modern Poland

Six books about the country that sees itself as the heart of Europe

The Economist • 3rd June 2023

Poland’s opposition rallies its supporters

A contentious new law has boosted attendance

The Economist • 22nd May 2023

What happens when Belarus loses its dictator?

Alexander Lukashenko’s death would trigger a tussle for succession

The Economist • 17th April 2023

Why are eastern European countries banning Ukrainian produce?

Farmers say that a duty-free influx is spoiling the market

The Economist • 16th April 2023

A Kremlin critic is jailed for 25 years

Vladimir Kara-Murza compared his prosecution to the Stalinist purges of the 1930s

The Economist • 14th April 2023

ChatGPT could replace telemarketers, teachers and traders

Here’s why that is no bad thing

The Economist • 5th April 2023

Putin meets his cautious “co-aggressor”

Russia recently announced plans to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Economist • 27th March 2023

How did Lebanon end up with two rival time zones?

The chaotic switch to daylight savings time is emblematic of the country’s politics