Elections
WORLD
Benin Election: Eroded Opposition and Economic Growth
While the economy in Benin surges, its opposition faces a quiet erasure, leaving the ruling party in total control.
EUROPE
From Stalemate to Hope: Erhurman’s Win Rekindles UN-Led Cyprus Talks
A landslide election in Turkish Cyprus, fueled by economic crisis, decisively breaks the political stalemate, renewing the push for a federal solution.
EUROPE
Gen Z Activated: The Power of the Youth
Gen Z reshapes politics with TikTok activism, climate strikes, and digital protests by disrupting power through tech, not tradition.
PODCASTS
It’s All Change in North America, the Canadian Election
Mark Carney leads polls in this week's Canadian election; U.S. tensions push Ottawa closer to EU amid rising nationalism.
EXCLUSIVE
Bahrain’s Economic Reforms: On Pause For Now
Bahrain’s economic reforms face delays amid public backlash, risking prolonged deficits while balancing fiscal sustainability.
Popular
Caught in the Crosshairs: Gulf Countries Court a Multipolar Order
As American strikes set the region on fire, the Gulf found that massive wealth bought no seat at the table and its survival called for a whole new orbit.
Sánchez Says No to War. Washington Says Pay for It Anyway.
When Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain this week for refusing to open its bases for strikes on Iran, Sánchez replied in three words: No to war.
Qatar’s LNG Shock: When Energy Security Meets Physical Reality
Iranian drones struck Ras Laffan last week, QatarEnergy halted a fifth of global LNG supply, and European gas prices jumped 52% by morning.
Baalbek Clans and the Return of the State
After Salam banned Hezbollah military activities this week, clans across Baalbek-Hermel backed the Lebanese state in terms Beirut rarely hears from that region.
Qatar’s Art Storage Signals Cultural Maturity
In November 2025, Qatar announced the Gulf's largest museum-grade art storage facility, marking a shift from spectacle to stewardship.
