Gulf

Chameleon Diplomacy: Qatar and UAE Compete in the Horn

Qatar and the UAE vie for influence in Somaliland, with commentary from Moustafa Ahmad and Dr Andreas Krieg.

Sudan’s Emergence as a New Captagon Hub

Sudan is emerging as a new hub for captagon production, with RSF-linked labs fueling its war economy and Gulf trafficking routes.

Make Europe Secure Again: Gulf Energy Underwrites Europe’s Transition

UAE LNG deal boosts Germany’s energy security and defence role, marking a new Gulf–Europe compact amid shifting global power.

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.

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Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe

Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.

West Africa’s New Cocaine Highway: Europe’s Venezuelan Moment?

Last week, the French Navy seized nearly six tonnes of cocaine off West Africa's coast. Another routine bust? Hardly.

Critterz: The Automation of the Dream Factory Has Begun

Silicon Valley is making a £24 million bet on solving a Hollywood problem. The outcome could reshape European film forever or reveal the inherent limits of code.

Comedy: A Tool for Awareness and Healing

DET’s Mariem Dekhili talks with Mina Liccione on comedy as healing, turning pain into laughter, and raising awareness through art.

Qatar Attack Pushes Gulf States Toward European Security

Qatar and it's GCC partners eye European defense partnerships as US policy wavers whilst Europe charts balanced Middle East course through Palestine recognition.