NATO
EUROPE
Freeriders: Spain and Italy Opt Out of NATO Hike
Nordic states arm up as Finland exits landmine treaty, while Spain and Italy resist NATO defence hikes, deepening EU security rift.
EUROPE
EU-NATO: Brussels Summit and New Baltic Security
Baltic states push NATO on mine ban review as defense spending tops 2.5% of GDP amid rising Russian threats and EU security shifts.
BUSINESS
The New Syria: Russia, China, and NATO Fight for Dominance
Russia, China, and NATO vie for control of melting sea routes, energy, and rare earths in a contentious battle of geopolitics.
EUROPE
Poland’s Trajectory: Isolation or Integration After Nawrocki Election Win
Karol Nawrocki’s election win signals Poland’s nationalist shift, risking EU ties, reform gridlock, and investor confidence.
EUROPE
Franco-German Pivot: EU Shifts Gear on Bosnia’s Serb Challenge
Franco-German non-paper urges EU sanctions on Republika Srpska, raising fears of deeper Balkan divides and Russian exploitation, of the Serb question.
Popular
Chatham House on Sudan: When Think Tanks Misread Conflicts
Outdated Sudan analyses exaggerate Russian, Iranian, and Islamist threats while overlooking RSF atrocities and real political dynamics.
Democracy is Somaliland’s Greatest Threat as it is it’s Blessing
Somaliland's democracy hinges on addressing internal divides than external posturing. Commentary from Foreign Minister Abdirahman Adam.
What Does it Mean to be a Man?
Redefining masculinity: from silence and toughness to leadership, vulnerability, and community support at Gravity Gym Dubai.
Greece’s Olympic Ghosts Haunt a New Generation of Host Nations
Photographers capture the sight of weeds growing through the stands of Athens' Olympic volleyball arena last year, images that quickly went viral.
The Bar is the Limit: My Lessons From My Journey
Justin Garcia, gymnast and coach at Gravity Dubai, shares fitness lessons, cultural barriers, and mental health insights in part two of this three part series.
