Editor's Picks from The Economist

Vladimir Putin’s aggression and Donald Trump’s stance on the transatlantic alliance made Europe serious about defence. Our Telegram column considers how a nationalist wave could affect rearmament.Topics covered: European defenceNationalism in EuropeUkraine warListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Protectionism is rising around the world—but governments have largely spared AI-related goods from tariffs.Topics covered:Globalisation ProtectionismArtificial intelligenceListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Voters are demanding a new way of doing politics in Washington. Both Democrats and Republicans should seize the opportunity.Topics covered:United States midtermsAmerican politicsCorruptionListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Young people are glued to smartphones for entertainment. So why is IMAX, a supersize-screen business, thriving?Topics covered:CinemaBusinessCultureListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Artificial intelligence distillation infuriates America. But Chinese companies’ reliance on this method of copying AI may hold the country’s progress back. Topics covered: Artificial intelligenceOpenAI and AnthropicChinaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, has dramatically changed his country. Yet as he marks a quarter of a century at the top of Indian politics, he faces stiffer resistance than ever before.Topics covered:IndiaNarendra ModiBharatiya Janata PartyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Britain’s budget showed that Burnham’s government talks of change but does nothing. Policy-lite optimism fails to deal with the country’s growing problems. Topics covered:Britain’s budgetPoliticsLabour PartyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

The 177-year-old directory that offers an unmediated lens into Britain’s ruling class faces an uncertain future.Topics covered:Bloomsbury’s Who’s WhoSociologyBritainListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.