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PODCASTS
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
EUROPE
All Roads Lead to Mecca: Syria’s New Patron
Syria’s new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited Mecca after arriving in Riyadh yesterday in a trip that indicates the future order of regional power in Syria.
BUSINESS
Trump of Arabia: Deepening Ties with the GCC
President Trump's ties with the GCC are set to reach new heights as he looks to expand economic partnerships, on AI, energy, and real estate, whilst expanding the Abraham Accords.
WORLD
Senegal’s GDP Jumps 8.9% in Q3, 2024
Energy output and decisive governance powered Senegal's economic growth in the third quarter of 2024. As we enter Q1 of 2025, the IMF forecasts a natural slowdown in growth although succcessful diversification efforts, balanced by GCC investment, is forecast to shore up growth by 2026.
BUSINESS
GCC Growth Set for Strong Rebound in 2025
Gulf economies are set to rebound strongly in 2025, with growth projected to rise from 1.6% to 4.2%, driven by eased oil production limits and diversification efforts across the region.
Popular
Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe
Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.
On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line
Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.
Trafficked Antiquities: Where Southern Europe’s Treasures Actually Go
Global police dismantle a long-running antiquities trafficking network, seizing 3,000 looted artefacts worth over €100 million.
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
