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Russia Courts Taliban as Great Powers Jostle for Afghanistan

Russia moves to unban the Taliban in Afghanistan as U.S. and China re-engage Kabul, fueling a new Great Game over Afghanistan’s minerals and influence.

AfPak: Border Disputes, Security Challenges, and the Path to Stability

AfPak tensions persist due to border disputes, security challenges, and ethnic divisions, impacting regional stability and trade.

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Currency as Strategy: Syria’s Regional Pivot by Money

Syria shifts currency printing to UAE and Germany, signaling strategic realignment, trust-building, and post-war reconstruction goals.

Eurovision: A Platform for Music or Politics?

Eurovision 2025 exposed deep geopolitical divides as Israel's participation sparked protests, boycott calls, and vote manipulation claims.

Tug of War: Centralisation Without Reward Brings the Fight Home

Somalia's regional leaders unite to resist economic centralisation, challenging Türkiye's deals and Mogadishu’s grip on resource control.

Kazakhstan: Wiring the Next Energy Superhighway from a New Socket

While Europe's lights flicker, the UAE is wiring Central Asia's energy future through Kazakhstan, as the EU struggles to find ground.

Eurovision Autotune: Who is Really Singing?

Eurovision 2025 marks a shift from auto-tune to authenticity, as Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands champion raw, live vocal performances.