Nepal’s Authoritarian Backlash: A Lesson in Governance

Nepal erupts after social media ban sparks deadly protests; Europe stays cautious as India and China quietly seek influence.

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Gaza, Genocide, and Comedy, Right?

Comedian Mina Liccione on faith, Gaza, and why laughter is resistance: balancing art, truth, and healing with higher purpose.

K2 to the Rescue: AI Model Outsmarts France’s Mistral

Abu Dhabi outpaces European giants in open-source intelligence race, proving investment trumps rhetoric in technology leadership.

Slicing Up the Alliance: NATO’s Eastern Challenge  

As Russian drones crossed into Poland and Israel threatened Türkiye, the Atlantic Alliance found itself caught between its founding principles and geopolitical reality.

Greece’s €1.6 Billion Bet: Can Money Solve the Demographic Crisis?

Greece faces a demographic crisis with population set to drop to 8m by 2050; a €1.6bn plan aims to boost births and lure back emigrants.

Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe

Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.

West Africa’s New Cocaine Highway: Europe’s Venezuelan Moment?

Last week, the French Navy seized nearly six tonnes of cocaine off West Africa's coast. Another routine bust? Hardly.

Truth, Not Trend: Vatican Digitalises Missionaries to Counter AI Slop

The Vatican battles AI-generated 'faith slop' with real digital missionaries, aiming to reclaim spiritual truth in the age of algorithms.

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.

Comedy: A Tool for Awareness and Healing

DET’s Mariem Dekhili talks with Mina Liccione on comedy as healing, turning pain into laughter, and raising awareness through art.

Iron Dome 2.0: Türkiye Challenges Israel’s Iron Dome Supremacy

Ankara builds Steel Dome while Tel Aviv acknowledges Armenian events, pushing two former partners toward military and diplomatic collision.

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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.

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.

Greece’s €1.6 Billion Bet: Can Money Solve the Demographic Crisis?

Greece faces a demographic crisis with population set to drop to 8m by 2050; a €1.6bn plan aims to boost births and lure back emigrants.

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.

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.

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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Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe

Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.

Qatar Attack Pushes Gulf States Toward European Security

Qatar and it's GCC partners eye European defense partnerships as US policy wavers whilst Europe charts balanced Middle East course through Palestine recognition.

Genuine Love or Scandal: How a Intersex Romance Shakes Poland

Sometimes authenticity forces the choice between politics and taboo. This week, Dawid Szóstak made his choice with his intersex partner.

A Match to a Flame: Reform UK and Immigration

Reform UK’s hardline immigration plan, mass deportations, ECHR exit, and strict border controls, continues to shake British politics.

Lebanon Teeters on Default: Europe Opts Out of Pushing Disarmament

Lebanon faces $11bn recovery costs, looming default, and stalled IMF bailout as France and the EU weigh aid against real reform demands.

Plucked Out of Thin Air? How Meteorologists Name Storms

UK, Ireland & Netherlands unveil 2025-26 storm names, Amy, Brahm, and Chandra, chosen from 50k public suggestions to boost safety.

Milan’s Expat Boom: Are They Bringing Their ‘Best’?

Milan’s expat boom: 300,000 foreign-born residents now power its fintech and finance hub, reshaping the city into Europe’s next powerhouse.
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West Africa’s New Cocaine Highway: Europe’s Venezuelan Moment?

Last week, the French Navy seized nearly six tonnes of cocaine off West Africa's coast. Another routine bust? Hardly.

West Hunts Russian Crypto Laundering as Networks Shift to Kyrgyzstan

Moscow's crypto networks turn sanctions into mere speed bumps on the road to financial sovereignty.

Iron Dome 2.0: Türkiye Challenges Israel’s Iron Dome Supremacy

Ankara builds Steel Dome while Tel Aviv acknowledges Armenian events, pushing two former partners toward military and diplomatic collision.

European Stadiums: A New Theatre in the Congo War

Two African neighbours court European clubs and their stadiums while their shared border burns.

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Thailand: First Southeast Asian Nation to Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage as thousands of couples decide to tie the knot on the first day alone.

Germany Upsets La Bella Vita With the Mafia

A German tabletop game about Sicilian mafia wars ignites a firestorm of Italian anger and cultural sensitivity.

The Kremlin Manipulates AI to Sway German Vote

Artificial intelligence becomes a propaganda tool as Russia deploys 102 fake websites targeting German voters in the run up to the German election.

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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.

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.

U.S. in Yemen: ‘The Only Way’ is Bombs

U.S. airstrikes target Houthis in Yemen amid rising tensions. Can military action curb their influence, or is a broader strategy needed?