EU
BUSINESS
Beyond the Green High Ground: The EU’s New Realism
When green ideals meet raw reality, something has to give. Europe’s Indonesia deal shows us what that is.
EUROPE
Beyond Brexit: Why Europe Needs the Best of British
Beyond the royal pomp, a quiet truth emerged in Paris: a Europe without Britain's hard power is a Europe living on borrowed time even with Brexit.
BUSINESS
Delayed Gratification, No More: France’s Fintech Boom
French fintech apps promise wealth through smartphones. Are millions swapping traditional saving for risky gambling?
EXCLUSIVE
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.
BUSINESS
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.
Popular
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Outdated Sudan analyses exaggerate Russian, Iranian, and Islamist threats while overlooking RSF atrocities and real political dynamics.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.