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Join our Checks and Balance podcast team as they break down the results of the 2022 midterm elections. What does the outcome mean for Joe Biden’s legislative agenda, America’s economy and the war in Ukraine? How will this election shape the presidential race in 2024? Our webinar will explain the election’s impact on American politics and the world. Submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]. Unlock American politics by listening to the Checks and Balance weekly podcast

Join our journalists as they look ahead to November’s COP27 summit, the United Nations climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Our editors will discuss countries’ efforts to meet their climate commitments, action needed to alleviate the impacts of rising temperatures and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected the transition to cleaner energy. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

The war has taken a menacing new turn, with Vladimir Putin reiterating his threats to use nuclear weapons as the Russian army faces setbacks. Join our editors as they discuss the latest developments, including the Ukraine army’s successes, the attacks on Kyiv and other cities, and the future of Western support as winter draws near. How vulnerable is Mr Putin to uneasy Russian public opinion and is there a way to de-escalate the conflict? Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

China is flexing its muscles and shaking up the international order. Join our editor-in-chief and China correspondents as they discuss China's strategy and the West's response. How likely is a move on Taiwan? Is conflict with America inevitable? Does China's Belt and Road initiative bring influence—or headaches? And how might China's relations with Russia evolve? We encourage you to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion. Please email: [email protected].

In a lightning counter-offensive, the Ukraine army has reclaimed territory in the east and sent Russian forces into disarray. Join our editors for a subscriber-only live webinar as they discuss the latest developments on the battlefield, the state of the Russian army, the views of the Russian public to the losses and what its leader, Vladimir Putin, may do next. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected]

With Liz Truss installed as prime minister of Britain, join us for a live webinar for subscribers, as our editors discuss what the transfer of power from Boris Johnson means for the country and the world. Ms Truss inherits an energy crisis, spiralling inflation and a deeply divided country. How will the new government tackle these challenges and, what is the state of the political opposition? Be part of the conversation by submitting your question in advance to: [email protected].

The world has changed dramatically in a short period of time, from geopolitics and the economy to energy and food security. To mark the six-month anniversary of the war in Ukraine, join our editor-in-chief, diplomatic editor, Russia editor and defence editor as they discuss the transformations. Is the UN still relevant? How might China take advantage of the situation? Can the West prevent escalation in Europe? What is the risk of a nuclear strike? To what degree are despotic leaders around the world emboldened by the war? We encourage you to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion. Please email: [email protected].

As consumer prices surge, join us for a live event where our economics journalists will discuss the outlook for the global economy, the future of inflation and what can be done to tackle rising energy and food costs. Please submit your questions in advance to: [email protected].