Corruption
Europe
Corruption at the heart of his party wounds Spain’s prime minister
Pedro Sánchez is a survivor, but it is getting harder
Asia
Singapore’s leader of the opposition is convicted of lying
The city-state’s usually dull politics have taken a turn
United States
Donald Trump and the art of the quid pro quo
The president likes to kneecap prosecutions of his friends
Asia
Bangladesh’s economic progress may have been hyped
A new report highlights the challenges facing Muhammad Yunus’s interim government
Middle East & Africa
Namibia’s tired old liberation party stays in power
But voters are unhappy and frustrated
Finance & economics
Cronyism is a problem. But not always an economic one
Research on the topic is surprisingly nuanced
The Americas
Parlacen, a bizarre parliament, is a refuge for bent politicians
A seat in the Central American body offers immunity from prosecution
Africa in 2025
South Africa’s coalition government needs to deliver
It must stave off more populist options
Middle East & Africa
Mozambique’s ruling party wins a dodgy election
Two opposition figures were murdered days before the result was announced
Europe
Maia Sandu, Moldova’s president, dares to stand up to Russia
It will try but may fail to stymie her in an election and referendum this weekend
United States
Eric Adams, New York’s mayor, is indicted on bribery charges
The corruption allegations are a blemish on the Big Apple