Moscow
EUROPE
Sahel Split Gives Moscow a Way In
France and Algeria clash over diplomat arrest, sparking historic rift as Russia exploits Sahel tensions to challenge French influence.
BUSINESS
Putin in Africa: A Olive Branch
Moscow plans to ramp up its diplomatic presence in Africa as Russia faces blowback from Syria whilst the U.S. vacates Africa's humanitarian sector.
BUSINESS
Moscow Leads on Investment Despite Sanctions
Moscow continues to lead on investment attractiveness as Russia advances business across the Eurasian Economic Community.
WORLD
Poisoning of Assad Rumoured in Moscow
The former Syrian president’s purported poisoning in Russia, though not unprecedented, sparks intrigue as his clan unravels.
Popular
A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar
Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.
From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush
As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.
IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?
As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.
Iran Crisis Puts Ireland on the Sharp End
As oil stops flowing, Ireland's crisis warns that trade-led states are now on the global front line.
How the Iran Ceasefire is Realigning the Gulf and Europe
US-Iran ceasefire, GCC stability, Brent oil drop, and Lebanon escalation reshape Gulf strategy and global energy markets.
