Arctic

America Covets Greenland at the Cost of European Alliance

As Washington eyes a new Arctic frontier, the scramble for Greenland exposes a fragility in the European security order once anchored in voluntary restraint.

The Great Arctic Thaw Challenges Suez Dominance

As global trade routes see mounting disruption, Beijing offers Moscow a commercial lifeline that could flip European logistics forever.

Frozen Over, No More: Putin and Trump’s Meeting in Alaska

Putin-Trump's upcoming summit in Alaska revives Russian-American history, symbolising a imperial past, Arctic geopolitics, and possible rapprochement.

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.

Iceland and the EU: A New Stage in Strategic Partnership

Iceland boosts EU Arctic strategy through energy cooperation, GIUK defense role, and EEA integration—despite not being an EU member.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.