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Plutocracy is Not a Democracy: Oxfam Attacks Davos

As Oxfam released its Davos week report on 19 January titled "Resisting the Rule of the Rich," it argued billionaire wealth reaching $18.3 trillion has become a political force, not just an economic embarrassment.

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Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime

The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.

Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.

Trump Doubles Down on Regime Change in Cuba 

The White House is placing a risky bet on toppling the regime in Cuba as an expensive war in Iran and a restless electorate threaten GOP 2028.

Great Again: Europe’s Place in the Global Order

Europe’s gas shock reveals cost of hesitation as the US, Russia and China reshape power while the EU struggles to act decisively.