Defence

A Nuclear Divorce: Sweden and Russia

Sweden-Russia nuclear data ties cut as tensions rise, risking transparency, safety, and trust across the Baltic and NATO’s northern flank.

Freeriders: Spain and Italy Opt Out of NATO Hike

Nordic states arm up as Finland exits landmine treaty, while Spain and Italy resist NATO defence hikes, deepening EU security rift.

NATO: Ottawa’s Pivot to Europe

From Ottawa to Brussels, a new defense partnership shows how quickly allies abandon ship when America's commitment starts to waver.

Under-the-Sea: America First Leaves AUKUS Partners Adrift

Trump’s Pentagon review unsettles AUKUS allies—UK & Australia risk losing U.S. submarine support as America First drives defence shift.

Britain Must Build Defence Tech at Home

Britain promises battle-ready forces by 2027, yet relies on foreign firms to build the quantum computers and AI that will decide future wars.

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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Seal of Approval: EU Delists UAE from Financial Watchlist

EU removes UAE from high-risk AML list after major financial reforms, paving way for deeper trade ties and strategic Gulf-EU cooperation.

Un-Detected: Russia’s Silent Assault on the Baltics

When midnight strikes on the Baltics, Russian ships drift dangerously close to cables that power Europe's digital economy.

Emotionless Yet Cultured: Banknotes Adopt Cultural Symbols

Banknotes worldwide are ditching famous faces for cultural symbols, reshaping national identity from the UK to Japan and Australia.

Spain Overtakes Japan: Services Economy Writes New Economic History

Madrid's GDP per capita now surpasses Tokyo's for the first time as services boom, marking a seismic turn in the global economIc order.