Judiciary

France’s Trust Crisis Moves Upward

Three stories in a single week, a murdered child, a pop icon charged with rape, and a former mayor appealing his blackmail conviction, are not the same scandal but they are feeding the same mood in France.

Judiciary “Houthification”: How Justice Became a Security Arm in Sana’a

Houthi control of Yemen’s judiciary has politicised courts, enabling repression, biased appointments, and violations of fair trial rights writes Yemeni journalist, Mohamed Al-Karami

Georgia: Unbroken Route to EU Accession

Georgia’s EU integration faces setbacks after 2024 talks pause, but public support and strategic goals keep accession hopes alive.

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France’s Trust Crisis Moves Upward

Three stories in a single week, a murdered child, a pop icon charged with rape, and a former mayor appealing his blackmail conviction, are not the same scandal but they are feeding the same mood in France.

Trump’s Iran Whiplash: Oil Markets and Public Sentiment

On the day Trump threatened to bomb Iran and seize its oil, he cancelled all planned strikes and sent Vance to Europe for a peace signing.

Iran and Lebanon Bind Their Fates Again

Iran's bond with Lebanon is not a side alliance but one of the central hinges of the regional conflict, and Israel's latest strikes on Lebanese territory are making that clear again.

Kushner Sazan Resort Pits Luxury Against Conservation

Albania's planned Kushner-backed resort is turning a protected coast into a test of how far tourism-led development can override environmental law, anti-corruption institutions, and public trust at once.

UAE Prisoner Swaps Are Building a Post-War Stake

Since 2022 the UAE has mediated 24 prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, and what Abu Dhabi built during the war will shape who benefits when peace comes.