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Double Bind: Struggle in Syria Between Foreign Peace and Domestic Clashes

As diplomats in Paris weigh the price of peace with Israel, the shelling in Aleppo serves as a lethal reminder of the domestic fractures haunting the new Syria.

Cyprus: Israel’s Twin Approach on TĂĽrkiye

The Israeli air defence systems deployed to Cyprus last month offer more than just protection for the island.

America First? TikTok Gives Control to Israeli Tech Company

The American algorithm of TikTok may shift to Oracle, raising fears of pro-Israel bias, censorship, and the illusion of free speech but geopolitics in Trump's America.

Gaza, Genocide, and Comedy, Right?

Comedian Mina Liccione on faith, Gaza, and why laughter is resistance: balancing art, truth, and healing with higher purpose.

A Tug of War: TĂĽrkiye and its Rivals in Syria

Türkiye emerges as Syria’s dominant power post-Assad, rejecting federalism to block Kurdish autonomy and rival regional influence.

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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?