Joe Biden and Narendra Modi are drawing their countries closer
India does not love the West, but it is indispensable to America
No country except China has propped up Russia’s war economy as much as oil-thirsty India. And few big democracies have slid further in the rankings of democratic freedom. But you would not guess it from the rapturous welcome Narendra Modi will receive in Washington next week. India’s prime minister has been afforded the honour of a state visit by President Joe Biden. The Americans hope to strike defence deals.
Lula’s ambitious plans to save the Amazon clash with reality
The Brazilian president faces resistance from Congress, the state oil company and agribusiness
Ukraine’s counter-offensive is making mixed progress
Its real test will come when it hits Russia’s prepared defences
Charlemagne: Why Europe’s asylum policy desperately needs rebooting
A deadly shipwreck in Greek waters highlights its dangers
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