
Logistical Connections: Russia and North Korea are Building New Routes
Russia and North Korea revive rail and air routes, boosting strategic ties and challenging sanctions with new Moscow–Pyongyang links....

The New Syria: Russia, China, and NATO Fight for Dominance
Russia, China, and NATO vie for control of melting sea routes, energy, and rare earths in a contentious battle of geopolitics....

Afghan Women in Exile: New Elite Abroad or Lost Generation?
Afghan women in exile build leadership networks, but face migration barriers, isolation, and waning global support as Taliban tightens grip....

Italy: Meloni’s Victory With a Age Old Caveat
Citizenship reform in Italy fails: low turnout, migration fears, and demographic crisis deepen EU-wide debate on identity and workforce....

Poland’s Trajectory: Isolation or Integration After Nawrocki Election Win
Karol Nawrocki’s election win signals Poland’s nationalist shift, risking EU ties, reform gridlock, and investor confidence....

Hungary and Slovakia: EU Veto as a Double Edged Sword
Hungary and Slovakia’s veto use risks EU sanctions, economic fallout, and deeper political isolation amid rising tensions over Ukraine aid....

Eurovision: A Platform for Music or Politics?
Eurovision 2025 exposed deep geopolitical divides as Israel's participation sparked protests, boycott calls, and vote manipulation claims....

Eurovision Autotune: Who is Really Singing?
Eurovision 2025 marks a shift from auto-tune to authenticity, as Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands champion raw, live vocal performances....

Schengen: Freedom of Movement No More?
Schengen under strain: EU faces rising border controls, migration pressures, and terror threats, testing free movement and unity....

No Expectations: UK Surprise Leader in Q1 Across G7
UK posts fastest Q1 2025 growth in G7, driven by services, exports, and low inflation—signaling a surprise post-Brexit economic boost....