EU
EUROPE
Words Have Meaning: EU Language Politics Blocks Defence Budget
Spain’s NATO defense budget is stalled as EU partners reject Catalan language recognition, linking security to linguistic politics.
EUROPE
Serbia Corruption Crisis Exposes EU’s Democratic Double Standard
Protests in Serbia expose EU silence as corruption, media pressure, and democratic backsliding deepen ahead of critical accession talks.
EUROPE
Franco-German Pivot: EU Shifts Gear on Bosnia’s Serb Challenge
Franco-German non-paper urges EU sanctions on Republika Srpska, raising fears of deeper Balkan divides and Russian exploitation, of the Serb question.
BUSINESS
Tartus: Syria Eyes Up European and Emirati Integration
UAE's $800M Tartus port deal signals Syria’s shift from Russian military reliance to Gulf-European economic integration.
EUROPE
Libya: EU Patches Up a Broken Seam
EU aid can't buy peace in Libya. Without united political engagement, Europe risks fueling instability instead of ending it.
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Democracy is Somaliland’s Greatest Threat as it is it’s Blessing
Somaliland's democracy hinges on addressing internal divides than external posturing. Commentary from Foreign Minister Abdirahman Adam.
What Does it Mean to be a Man?
Redefining masculinity: from silence and toughness to leadership, vulnerability, and community support at Gravity Gym Dubai.
Greece’s Olympic Ghosts Haunt a New Generation of Host Nations
Photographers capture the sight of weeds growing through the stands of Athens' Olympic volleyball arena last year, images that quickly went viral.
The Bar is the Limit: My Lessons From My Journey
Justin Garcia, gymnast and coach at Gravity Dubai, shares fitness lessons, cultural barriers, and mental health insights in part two of this three part series.
Viceroy Blair: Why Europe Matters More Than Washington in Gaza?
When Tony Blair surfaced as Trump's pick to govern Gaza, Palestinians were reminded of his years as Middle East envoy.Â
