Israel
EXCLUSIVE
Israel-Palestine: Obstacles to Peace
Netanyahu is the greatest obstacle to peace—but mutual fear, failed leadership, and global inaction keep the two-state dream at bay.
EUROPE
Gaza Opens Up New Strands of Debate in British Judaism
Progressive Judaism merges in UK, reshaping Jewish identity with ethical debate on Israel, unity in diversity, and political conscience.
BUSINESS
Trump May Have Found His Match in the UAE
Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi in a new era of US-Gulf diplomacy, blending business with diplomacy in the Middle East, as the UAE redefines U.S.-GCC ties.
WORLD
Invisible Bridges: UAE Shapes Israel-Syria Mediation
The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a discreet but influential facilitator between Israel and Syria, avoiding the conventional trappings of formal mediation.
EUROPE
Money Makes the World Go Round: What Brussels Can Learn from Trump’s Visit to the GCC
Trump’s Gulf visit shows Europe how to win in trade talks: mix pragmatism, investment pledges, and informal diplomacy.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
