Comment: China cannot fudge the Ukraine question indefinitelyXi Jinping wants to present his country as a responsible stakeholder in a peaceful, prosperous world, but this is not possible if he is an ally of Putin
Chris Patten: Why the Aukus submarine deal was necessary The diplomacy around the agreement was poorly handled and angered France — but in future like-minded powers will have to stand together in a similar way to counter Chinese aggression
Chris Patten: The UK’s hard Brexit choices have arrivedThe UK government’s policy review reflects a characteristic Johnsonian feature: a chasm between aspirations and reality that cannot be bridged by make-believe and mendacity
Comment: America’s authoritarian rivals are satisfied with chaotic electionTrump’s mendacious claims of electoral fraud not only further demean him, but also damage the USA’s global image and the cause of liberal democracy everywhere
Comment: The world must not stand by as China rides roughshod over Hong KongThe city’s freedom and prosperity are at stake – and so are the values and interests of open societies around the world
