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Board of Peace Divides Europe

As a ceasefire holds and 603 bodies pile up, Europe’s principled abstention has become a costly vanity.

From Belfast to Gaza: Britain’s Attempt to Export the Good Friday Agreement

Keir Starmer links Britain’s Gaza peace plan to Northern Ireland’s disarmament model, blending technical expertise with symbolic recognition of Palestine.

108 Years Too Late: Palestine and Politics

When diplomatic schedules matter more than diplomatic substance, London shows how to manage competing constituencies with the recognition of Palestine.

Old Myths, New Realities: A New Middle East

After Iran's attack on Qatar, the UAE calls for bold regional security reform and lasting peace, urging Trump to lead the way in the Middle East.

Prosecutors Drop Case Against Mathilde Panot Amid Free Speech Debate

Paris drops terror probe of leftwing politician, Mathilde Panot, who called the Hamas attack an "armed Palestinian offensive."

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Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime

The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.

Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.

Trump Doubles Down on Regime Change in Cuba 

The White House is placing a risky bet on toppling the regime in Cuba as an expensive war in Iran and a restless electorate threaten GOP 2028.

Great Again: Europe’s Place in the Global Order

Europe’s gas shock reveals cost of hesitation as the US, Russia and China reshape power while the EU struggles to act decisively.