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European Recognition: The Abraham Accords Lose Their Silver Lining

Europe backs Palestinian statehood this September, breaking with Israel and reshaping diplomacy beyond the Abraham Accords.

A New Schengen Gulf Style as EU Puts Up Barriers

Gulf states launch unified visa for seamless travel across six nations, as EU border controls rise even in the Schengen amid migration tensions.

Oman: Rentier State No More

Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.

Renewables: The Best Coolant?

Gulf states outpace Europe on climate action, using oil wealth to build effective renewables while EU governments struggle under heat and debt.

An Emotional Rollcoaster: AI Governance in the Gulf

Users spiral into all-consuming obsessions with artificial intelligence, triggering delusions that tear apart families across the world.

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Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA

Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.

Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic

Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.

Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms

Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.

Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking

Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.

It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics

Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.