Proliferation
BUSINESS
Weapons Go Viral: The Houthis’ X Rated Marketplace
Western weapons flood Yemen’s black markets as arms dealers use social media to sell rifles, pistols, and grenade launchers.
WORLD
A Ticking Time Bomb Defused: Hotline to the Gulf
The twelve-day war ended with a whimper, but Gulf states emerged holding trump cards that neither Washington nor Tehran anticipated.
EXCLUSIVE
EU-UN Failure: The Peculiar Case of the Zone ProjectÂ
EU-backed WMD-Free Zone project for the Middle East launched in 2019 with UN support, but failed to engage key actors or deliver results.
WORLD
Saudi Eyes Up Nuclear, A Delicate Balancing Act
A high-stakes nuclear courtship between the U.S. and Saudi gathers pace, despite Israeli protests and parallel talks with Iran.
Popular
A Double Visit to Earth: Comets as a Mirror of Divisions and Hope in Global Science
In October 2025, twin comets Lemmon and SWAN lit Earth’s skies — a rare event revealing global divides in access to science and discovery.
Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire
Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
From Belfast to Gaza: Britain’s Attempt to Export the Good Friday Agreement
Keir Starmer links Britain’s Gaza peace plan to Northern Ireland’s disarmament model, blending technical expertise with symbolic recognition of Palestine.
Europe’s Fragile Outpost: Unrest and Security Challenges in French Guiana
French Guiana faces social unrest, poverty, and military pressure from Venezuela, challenging France and Europe’s strategic presence.
New Browser Race: Ladybird Hits Apple Goal as AI Agents Explode
AI-powered agents from tech giants are redefining browsing with automation and security risks, while the standards-focused Ladybird browser slowly gains ground.
