NATO
EUROPE
The Trump Factor: Europe Charts Its Own Path on Defence
Europe boosts defense spending as Trump questions NATO role, sparking security shifts and renewed military cooperation.
BUSINESS
A Line of Money: Israel Claims Türkiye is the New Iranian Proxy
From Istanbul to Beirut, suitcases stuffed with cash flow under watchful eyes as Israel accuses Türkiye of helping Iran bankroll Hezbollah's recovery.
BUSINESS
Adapting to New Realities: Sweden’s Military Strategy In Flux
Sweden boosts Arctic military, economic, and strategic presence amid global competition for resources and security.
Ukraine War
Peacekeepers Line Up: Britain First in Line with Ukraine
Paris summit debates EU peacekeepers in Ukraine: UK backs deployment, NATO tensions rise, whilst Moscow warns of escalation.
Popular
Chlorine in Khartoum: a Familiar Formula
Evidence of chlorine attacks surfacing from Sudan revives a question Syria's civil war answered, chemical arms buy ground but rarely buy lasting victory.
Germany Finds a Steady Partner in Abu Dhabi
Berlin welcomes billions in Gulf capital as Abu Dhabi's state visit forges a new Strategic Dialogue
Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit
Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
