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Dolly Parton Proved Stars Could Avoid Political Tribes
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A private club of economists, tech executives and former officials now insists Europe's stagnation demands the shared power treaties have long resisted.
Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line
Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
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EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
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Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
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Digital Bridges: Austria and the UAE
Austria’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Etienne Berchtold, discusses digital bridges, education, and people-to-people ties driving innovation between Austria and the UAE.
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Food Security: Europe’s Next Strategic Crisis
Heatwaves, war and disrupted trade routes are pushing food prices higher, turning agriculture from a consumer issue into a strategic European vulnerability.
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Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
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Adapting to New Realities: Sweden’s Military Strategy In Flux
Sweden boosts Arctic military, economic, and strategic presence amid global competition for resources and security.
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U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
As Washington reclaims F-35 gear from Türkiye, fears grow that America's prized fighter jets come with a hidden kill switch only the Pentagon controls.
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Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
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Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
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Why is Somaliland Strategically Important to the United States?
The strategic location, democracy, and security role of Somaliland makes the de facto state a key U.S. ally. Will Trump recognise its sovereignty in 2025?
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Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth
The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war.
EUROPE
Dolly Parton Proved Stars Could Avoid Political Tribes
Dolly Parton showed that a public figure could hold strong convictions without turning fame into a partisan loyalty test.
EUROPE
Freeriders: Spain and Italy Opt Out of NATO Hike
Nordic states arm up as Finland exits landmine treaty, while Spain and Italy resist NATO defence hikes, deepening EU security rift.
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Money Makes the World Go Round: What Brussels Can Learn from Trump’s Visit to the GCC
Trump’s Gulf visit shows Europe how to win in trade talks: mix pragmatism, investment pledges, and informal diplomacy.
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Memories of Independence: Seventy Years On
Seventy years after Toussaint Rouge, the War of Independence remains a powerful symbol of anti-colonial resistance.
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Old Guard Politicians Return as France’s Centre Fractures
Dominique de Villepin edges toward declaring a presidential bid, joining a chorus of veteran politicians circling an office Emmanuel Macron must vacate.
Can the Rhine Group Federalise the EU?
A private club of economists, tech executives and former officials now insists Europe's stagnation demands the shared power treaties have long resisted.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit
A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
Ceuta Migrant Women Suffer Sexual Violence, Muted Outrage
Sexual violence against migrant women in Ceuta argues that outrage should not depend on the nationality of whoever commits the crime.
Finland’s Return of Asylum Seekers Challenges Dublin Rules
Europe's asylum system can only function when states share responsibility and enforce transfers, not suspend rules whenever they become inconvenient.
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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
A Hollywood Twist in the Nord Stream Mystery
Croatian police arrested a Nord Stream sabotage suspect on the set of a Hollywood film retelling his own alleged crime.
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EUROPE
Dolly Parton Proved Stars Could Avoid Political Tribes
Dolly Parton showed that a public figure could hold strong convictions without turning fame into a partisan loyalty test.
EUROPE
Old Guard Politicians Return as France’s Centre Fractures
Dominique de Villepin edges toward declaring a presidential bid, joining a chorus of veteran politicians circling an office Emmanuel Macron must vacate.
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AI Floods Music, Breeds Listener Skepticism
Nearly 40 per cent of more than one million recent releases showed signs of AI involvement, suggesting synthetic music has moved from novelty to everyday presence.
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Adapting to New Realities: Sweden’s Military Strategy In Flux
Sweden boosts Arctic military, economic, and strategic presence amid global competition for resources and security.
U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
As Washington reclaims F-35 gear from Türkiye, fears grow that America's prized fighter jets come with a hidden kill switch only the Pentagon controls.
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
Why is Somaliland Strategically Important to the United States?
The strategic location, democracy, and security role of Somaliland makes the de facto state a key U.S. ally. Will Trump recognise its sovereignty in 2025?
Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth
The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war.
Houthis Recruit Military Yemenis for Russian Frontlines in New Development
The latest batch of Houthi fighters arrive on Russian frontlines as relations deepen with Moscow, whilst President Trump designates Houthis FTO.
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Comedian Mina Liccione on faith, Gaza, and why laughter is resistance: balancing art, truth, and healing with higher purpose.
Looking for a Better Life: African Migrants Under Houthi Trafficking
Houthi recruitment of African migrants in Yemen surges, after the 7th of October, fueling forced labour, child soldiers, and human rights abuses.
Two Arteries, One Lifeline: Somaliland and Taiwan Talk Maritime Cooperation
Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties amid Chinese pressure, defending sovereignty and maritime trade routes from Red Sea to East Asia.
