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Hungary and Slovakia: EU Veto as a Double Edged Sword
Hungary and Slovakia’s veto use risks EU sanctions, economic fallout, and deeper political isolation amid rising tensions over Ukraine aid.
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A Love Hate Relationship: Bratislava and Kyiv
Relations between former close allies, Slovakia and Ukraine, continue to sour amidst the repercussions of the Ukraine war.
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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.
