Davey, Dubai and the Price of a British Passport

Ed Davey told Parliament this week that British tax exiles in Dubai should pay UK taxes to fund the Armed Forces currently working to evacuate them.

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From Manchester to Washington: Foreign War Fuels Electoral Upheaval

As a surprise election win in Manchester stuns the British establishment, the drumbeat of war in Iran is already rewriting the rules for the US midterms.

Airports as Warning Signs, Theory into Practise

Over 2,000 flights were cancelled in a single day and Flightradar24 crashed from traffic following the strikes on Iran.

Calabria, Cuban Doctors and the Limits of U.S. Pressure

US envoy Mike Hammer flew to Calabria on 23 February to pressure Italy into dropping its Cuban doctors programme and left without the commitment he came for.

Davos Boss Exit Signals Revamp for a Tired WEF

The fall of the Davos president over Jeffrey Epstein has arrived precisely as a military standoff in the Gulf threatens to sever the world economy at the neck.

Berlinale and De Niro: Art Under Pressure from Both Sides

Germany moved to fire the Berlinale director and Trump threatened to deport De Niro in the same week, pressing on cultural speech from two opposite directions.

Israel: A One Way Ticket Out of the Holy Land

While the government focuses on immediate battles, a quieter and more permanent defeat is taking place at the boarding gates of Israel's main airport hub.

Foreign Groups Launch Multi-Front AI Attack Against France

Fake clips now trick world leaders as AI turns a local protest into a tool for groups that want to cause chaos and damage how a whole nation's economy runs.

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.

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.

Airports as Warning Signs, Theory into Practise

Over 2,000 flights were cancelled in a single day and Flightradar24 crashed from traffic following the strikes on Iran.

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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.

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.

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.

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?

Dubai After Iran: Young Professionals Relocate for Speed, Not Sunshine

Dubai added 53,000 new member companies in FY25, as younger professionals treat relocation as a career strategy: something that will sustain beyond the sparks of war.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Iran, European Trio Talk Nuclear Ahead of Trump’s Return

Iran heads to nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany, while facing pressure from Trump's return and regional setbacks.

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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Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Andrew, Royal Lodge and the Slow Grind of Institutional Scrutiny

s police searches at Royal Lodge continued this week following Prince Andrew's release under investigation, the case raised questions the British establishment would clearly prefer to leave unanswered.

French Antifa and the Federal Drift of European Politics

A street brawl in Lyon has sparked a bitter public row between Paris and Rome and it unmasks how lines of sovereign authority are starting to vanish.

Drill Rap on Trial: UK Courts Treat Lyrics as Evidence

More than 240 people jailed based partly on rap lyrics. Sixty senior legal figures now demand reform.

Virtuosity Finds New Life in Short Clips

Years of training. Seconds of video. Millions of views.
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Davos Boss Exit Signals Revamp for a Tired WEF

The fall of the Davos president over Jeffrey Epstein has arrived precisely as a military standoff in the Gulf threatens to sever the world economy at the neck.

Israel: A One Way Ticket Out of the Holy Land

While the government focuses on immediate battles, a quieter and more permanent defeat is taking place at the boarding gates of Israel's main airport hub.

Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Europe’s Arms Pipeline Quietly Unplugs from Washington

As Switzerland walks away from an American missile contract and the Netherlands floats hacking fighter jets, Europe's defence reboot is now an operational certainty.

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Economics Via Mediation: Gaza and Ukraine Wars Offer Europe Opportunities

As summits scatter and ceasefires collapse, Europe quietly positions itself as the next honest broker of wars where America's patience wears thin.

Social Capital Lives On: The Story of Germany and Russia

Germany leads EU in Russian e-visas, highlighting strong cultural, academic, and tourism ties despite political tensions.

Another One On the List: What is the EU-UAE CEPA?

DET’s Mariem Dekhili and ORF Middle East Fellow, Mahdi Ghuloom, discuss the EU-UAE CEPA, stalled EU-GCC talks, and prospects for Gulf regional integration.

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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.

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.

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?

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.

Gaza, Genocide, and Comedy, Right?

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.