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Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived
Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.
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Syria at Crossroads: Geostrategy Amid Turmoil
There is a critical need for a
unified Syria amidst escalating unrest in the Middle East to support Syria's sovereignty and security, while addressing rising sectarian tensions inside the country. Jordan plays a key mediating role; it advocates solutions to reconstruction efforts and the plight of Syrian refugees.
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American Strategy Grants Chevron Privileged Global Access
While blockades turn away rival tankers in the Caribbean, Chevron vessels sail with immunity, anchored by a century of presence and unique American leverage.
Turin’s Askatasuna Eviction: State Authority Reclaims Territorial Control
Italian police recently reclaimed a three-decade bastion of autonomous activity in Turin, asserting state control over a site once synonymous with resistance.
Lithuania’s Parliamentary Cat: Lawmakers Weaponise Absurdity Against Power
Lithuania’s feline veto stunt masks serious moves to weaken public broadcaster LRT, as protests erupt over media independence.
Christmas Was Never ‘Pure’ Even Before Culture Wars
An "anti-woke" Christmas party tries to reclaim tradition, yet the holiday itself has always been a quiet collage of borrowed customs, foreign gods and local habits.
Steel to Startups: Germany’s Search for New Growth
Berlin prioritises intellectual brilliance to foster economic renewal through the Global Minds Initiative as knowledge powers a post-industrial future.
