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Steppe in Line: The Eurasian Century in Central Asia
As Bishkek toasts an expanding Eurasian bloc, Brussels turns to Central Asian capitals for the minerals its industries cannot live without.
WORLD
Tehran Eyes Europe as Trump Tightens Economic Warfare
Washington's turn to economic warfare, and Iran's threats toward Europe, hint at a war increasingly fought through markets and infrastructure.
WORLD
How Turkish Drones Turned The Tide in Sudan
A drone strike on Egypt's Mediterranean coast confirms how Sudan's aerial war now radiates across borders, arms routes and South Sudan's fragile December vote.
BUSINESS
Hormuz Battle Tests European Energy Nerves
Renewed Gulf hostilities have driven shipping premiums to crisis levels again, leaving European economies exposed to a war fought far from their shores.
WORLD
The Iran War Outlives Its Architects
With Khamenei dead and Graham gone, the Iran war is spreading through runways, courts, and homemade drone fleets.
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A Cautious Tokyo Rations Defence Intimacy With Berlin
German founders flood Tokyo's flourishing innovation ecosystem and Japan vigilantly polices its fighter timetable, leaving Berlin outside the cockpit.
Nomads Pay Twice as Independent Hotels Go Global
Europe's independent hoteliers trade distinctive identity for global chain loyalty schemes, leaving budget travellers and nomads with pricier streets.
Burnham Opens the Door to Apology But Not Cash
Britain may offer an apology but not payment, and the Caribbean's reparations demands cover far more than money.
Lagarde’s Bank-Bred Authority is Going Public
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde's resignation is as much to do with France's upcoming election than ECB monetary policy.
Western Split Over Putin Could Sink Abu Dhabi Talks
Prisoner exchanges and Nordic diplomacy revived negotiations. Could coordinated European leverage turn momentum into enduring peace?
