Peace
Ukraine War
Frozen Over, No More: Putin and Trump’s Meeting in Alaska
Putin-Trump's upcoming summit in Alaska revives Russian-American history, symbolising a imperial past, Arctic geopolitics, and possible rapprochement.
EXCLUSIVE
Israeli and Palestinian Peacebuilders Press Macron on Recognition of Palestine
Israeli and Palestinian peace activists urge President Macron to recognise Palestine, pushing for a two-state solution despite rising regional tensions.
EXCLUSIVE
Israel-Palestine: Obstacles to Peace
Netanyahu is the greatest obstacle to peace—but mutual fear, failed leadership, and global inaction keep the two-state dream at bay.
BUSINESS
Trump May Have Found His Match in the UAE
Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi in a new era of US-Gulf diplomacy, blending business with diplomacy in the Middle East, as the UAE redefines U.S.-GCC ties.
EUROPE
Money Makes the World Go Round: What Brussels Can Learn from Trump’s Visit to the GCC
Trump’s Gulf visit shows Europe how to win in trade talks: mix pragmatism, investment pledges, and informal diplomacy.
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.
