Iraq

Viceroy Blair: Why Europe Matters More Than Washington in Gaza?

When Tony Blair surfaced as Trump's pick to govern Gaza, Palestinians were reminded of his years as Middle East envoy. 

A Tug of War: Türkiye and its Rivals in Syria

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

Strategic Silence: Why Iraq Is Staying Out of Iran’s War

Amid faltering Iran-Iraq ties, Qaani meets militias to restore coordination lost after the killing of key commanders by Israel.

ISIS 2.0: New Islamism in Syria and Iraq

ISIS-linked jihadist factions resurge in post-Assad Syria as a deadly church attack signals a dangerous new extremist consolidation.

The Madrid Atocha Bombings: The Dark Truth, Twenty-One Years Later

Spain marks 21 years since the Madrid Atocha train bombings, remembering 192 victims and the attack's lasting impact on politics and security.

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Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online

French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance