Opinions

The US presidential pardon power has created a constitutional absurdity that can protect those accused of corruption.

As children are recruited to fight, the cost of failing to confront the Houthis is being felt far beyond Yemen.

The US midterms were a rejection of Trump's politics of division, but his legacy may be impossible to undo.

His historic victory in Michigan shows that Muslim Americans need not abandon their identity to succeed in politics.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s consultations suggest a new system of decision-making is taking shape.

Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.

Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.

An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.

Trump can still punish Brazil for pursuing an independent course. Can China offer lasting alternatives to US dominance?

The Mbappe controversy demonstrates how market power in sport is being used to enforce conformity.