Inauguration
EUROPE
Trump’s Empty Lawsuit and the Necessity of the BBC
The resignation of two BBC leaders after a Trump lawsuit threat shows the vulnerability of even legacy media to political and financial pressure
WORLD
Expect the Unexpected: Key Takeaways from Trump’s Inauguration
Trump's inauguration speech continued to shock political commentators as we expect the unexpected. Only time will tell if Trump fosters unity back at home or deepens divisions in America, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line
Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit
A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
