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Ice Queen No More: Icelanders Warm Up to EU Membership

Iceland faces a political reckoning. Nearly three-quarters of Icelanders now want a vote on starting talks to join the European Union (EU).

NATO: Security Cooperation Requires Economic Stability

The 'NATO Eastern Flank Plan' requires more than military unity: Donahue’s vision risks collapse under US–EU trade wars and tech fragmentation.

West Africa’s New Economic Corridor Goes Ahead

Morocco's grand Atlantic economic corridor vision for the Sahel rewrites trade routes and alliances across a fragmented West Africa.

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Saudi’s AI Paradox: Future-Proofing Without an Environmental Plan

Riyadh is pouring billions into becoming a global AI powerhouse yet it's plan is colliding with the realities of the region.

Buying Access: How the British Government Rewards the Highest Bidder

Eight firms donated over £500k to Labour and won £138m in contracts — exposing Britain’s deepening ties between money and power.

The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution

The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.

A Double Visit to Earth: Comets as a Mirror of Divisions and Hope in Global Science

In October 2025, twin comets Lemmon and SWAN lit Earth’s skies — a rare event revealing global divides in access to science and discovery.

Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire

Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.