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Syria Pivot: UK Lifts Sanctions on Defence and Intelligence

UK lifts sanctions on defence and intelligence sectors in Syria, aiming for regional stability amid global human rights concerns.

Saudi Eyes Up Nuclear, A Delicate Balancing Act

A high-stakes nuclear courtship between the U.S. and Saudi gathers pace, despite Israeli protests and parallel talks with Iran.

Re-Alignment in the Red Sea: Russia & Iran

Russia and Iran recalibrate influence from Syria to Sudan, leveraging Red Sea conflicts and deepening military ties in shifting alliances.

Anything for a Dollar: Djibouti, Arms Smuggling, and Terrorism

Djibouti's role in arms smuggling fuels regional conflicts in Yemen, Lebanon, and Somalia whilst undermining Somaliland recognition.

Four Years and Counting: This is Not Trump’s World

Trump's 2025 return reshapes global trade, foreign policy, and alliances, but world leaders resist his disruptive agenda.

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Europe’s Circular Economy Still Struggles to Become Real

Europe's circular economy promises lower emissions, more jobs, and less waste, but it still looks more convincing in briefings than in everyday markets.

Pentagon Freeze Warms Canada-Europe Ties

Washington paused its oldest military partnership with Canada last week, its clearest nudge yet toward Europe.

Congo: Rebel Resurgence Disrupts India’s Africa Plans

An Ebola outbreak in rebel-held Congo shows how dormant wars can spill into wider crises, pulling diplomatic summits and energy security off track.

EU Sanctions Talk Tests Europe’s Red Lines

Europe's latest sanctions talk over an Israeli minister is less about one video than about whether the bloc still acts when its outrage is public and specific.

Mistral Leads Europe and Reveals Its Limits

Mistral has become Europe's clearest AI champion, but its rise also shows how far the continent still is from matching the American frontier on scale, compute, and control.