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A Tug of War: Türkiye and its Rivals in Syria
Türkiye emerges as Syria’s dominant power post-Assad, rejecting federalism to block Kurdish autonomy and rival regional influence.
EUROPE
Russia Bunkers Down in Libya, European Assets on the Line
Just 1,000 kilometers from Italy, Russia is quietly building its next front against Europe while Brussels remains fixated on Ukraine's endless war.
WORLD
End of an Era: Hope and Anxiety for the Kurds
In a stunning about-face, the Kurds via the PKK, lay down their guns... leaving hopes of peace and political questions hanging in the mountain air.
EUROPE
Shifting Tides: Belarus in Syria
Reports of Russia's withdrawal from Syria indicate that Russian allies, such as Belarus, will have to tread carefully as they develop relations with Damascus' new leadership: Ahmed al-Sharaa.
WORLD
Türkiye and U.S. Sideline France in Northern Syria
Paris falters in Syria as Türkiye rejects French involvement, solidifying the U.S. as its sole partner in the region.
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Starmer to China: Growth Now, Alliances Later
Keir Starmer visits Beijing with UK business leaders as Europe accelerates trade deals to hedge U.S. pressure and slow domestic growth.
Davos Turns Peace Into a Punchline
At the world's most exclusive business forum, a billionaire turned a peace initiative into a punchline about territorial conquest.
Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi: Land for Peace
At Abu Dhabi talks, Zelenskyy put land first as Ukraine, Russia and the US met, with Washington saying peace talks near a deal.
TikTok Acquisition: Governance Versus Everyday Life
TikTok’s outage exposed how deeply the feed shapes daily life, as US acquisition debates raise questions of control.
Nile Power Struggles Boil Up
Ethiopia is projecting power in the air and along the Nile as a sudden regional split forces Egypt to navigate an altered territory.
