In 2025 Donald Trump launched a barrage of executive orders and rewrote the rules of trade. Around the world he imposed peace and threatened war. Our leader argues that the main beneficiary of all this noise was America’s biggest rival. 

If you have some downtime this festive season, I recommend you read our lovingly crafted, beautifully illustrated Christmas features. Highlights include a journey into the world’s most mysterious rainforest and a piece on how magicians stay relevant in the age of AI.