Now Angela Merkel wears the west’s mantle
It is hardly a surprise that Obama chose Berlin for his farewell to European leaders
America can survive Trump. Not so the west
Few checks and balances apply to the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy
Theresa May pitches for a ‘long’ Brexit
The UK prime minister appears to prefer an extended transition period out of the EU
Europe rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley
Disrupters seemed set to sweep all before them. Politicians are now pushing back
Four rules for a realistic reset with Vladimir Putin
Tough management of relations should not preclude recognition of mutual interests
Hard Brexit heralds a closed Britain
An open economy cannot work without welcoming foreign workers
A third runway at Heathrow will never be built — here’s why
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These expansion plans are a throwback to a different era, writes Philip Stephens
How the west has lost the world
We are at a hinge point and the postwar settlement has been eroded
Demagogues reach beyond the bigots
Populism has become a wrecking force by appealing to the decent but downcast
Britain sets off in search of a role – again
Boris Johnson looks more comfortable in the role of court jester than thoughtful policymaker
The Trumpian threat to the global order
The liberal rules-based system established after 1945 is under unprecedented strain
How to save capitalism from capitalists
The cross-border activities of big companies make it harder to map a level playing field
Speaking Out by Ed Balls review — lessons in life and politics
Labour’s former shadow chancellor reflects on the lessons of the last election and seeks to soften his reputation
Britain is falling into denial about Brexit
Leave supporters view an EU deal as an event. In truth, it will be a long, tortuous process
May is right about reforming capitalism
Officials say it is more like a change of government than just a new PM, says Philip Stephens
Global disorder: from Donald Trump to the South China Sea
The belligerence of domestic politics is spilling on to the world stage
Five tips for Philip Hammond, UK chancellor of the exchequer
He must resist Treasury fundamentalism with tough but intelligent action on finances
Theresa May (and Angela Merkel) should play Brexit long
Unravelling four decades of political and economic integration will be complex and costly
Chilcot report exposes Tony Blair’s sin of certitude
This is a withering critique of the righteous certainty that led to conflict in Iraq
The Brexit vote will leave a long-lasting legacy
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After a rancorous referendum, there will be a shift in the tone of discourse, writes Philip Stephens
Britain is starting to imitate Greece
Our two-party system has been under strain for some time. Now it is splintering
English nationalism will drive Scotland from the union
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The Scots now face an unwanted choice, writes Philip Stephens
Can Brexit be stopped? Anything is possible
Leaving the EU is harder than anyone thought, but so is defying the will of the people
How a cautious nation came to tear down the political temple
Britain will be poorer at home and diminished internationally. It marks a retreat from the world
Brexit: a vote that changes everything
Vote against the EU could turn out to be a vote against the United Kingdom
