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The Balkans on Edge: Dodik Conviction and Rising Separatist Rhetoric

The secessionist actions of Milorad Dodik threaten Bosnia’s stability, risking EU membership, and regional peace amid growing tensions.

Italy Steps into the Light as Digital Currencies Catch On

Italy is set to launch its digital currency by 2025-2026, aiming to modernise payments, combat tax evasion, and boost financial innovation.

ReArming Europe: The Billion Dollar Plan to Self-Suffiency

EU launches ReArm Europe, a €800bn defense plan to boost self-sufficiency amid rising threats and uncertain U.S. military support.

Another Blow: New EU Sanctions Hit Russia in 2025

The EU's 16th sanctions package targets Russia’s finance, energy, and tech sectors, increasing economic pressure and geopolitical pressure between Europe and Russia.

Lampedusa: Sunseekers and Asylum Seekers

Lampedusa: A Mediterranean paradise and migrant gateway, balancing tourism, humanitarian challenges, and European migration policies.

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Chatham House on Sudan: When Think Tanks Misread Conflicts

Outdated Sudan analyses exaggerate Russian, Iranian, and Islamist threats while overlooking RSF atrocities and real political dynamics.

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.