The King: Britain's King Charles III speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.

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The King’s Visit Couldn’t Save the U.S.-Anglo Relations, But It Didn’t Hurt

by James D. Zirin May 7, 2026May 5, 2026

His journey to America was the most important since FDR entertained his grandfather in 1939.

Ukraine Is Europe: Ukrainians’ hunger to join the European Union dates back to the “Euromaidan” demonstrations, which began in 2013. Here, A pro-EU Euromaidan activist stands on top of a barricade in Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 2013.

Foreign Policy

Trump Leaves Ukraine’s Future to Europe

by Tamar Jacoby May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Can a fractious continent unite to win the war against Russia and secure democracy in Ukraine?

Newspaper front pages in London, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Law and Justice

England Respects the Rule of Law. Why Don’t We?

by James D. Zirin February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Our president gets total immunity while a leading royal is arrested.

The Canterbury Tale: Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally delivers an address in the Quire of Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, following the announcement that she will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history. Picture date: Friday October 3, 2025.

Special Reports

Will Women Rising in the Church of England Influence the Vatican?

by Michael McGough October 22, 2025October 23, 2025

When King Charles attends a prayer service at the Vatican this week, it will be just a prelude to 2026, when a woman becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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