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Nepal’s Authoritarian Backlash: A Lesson in Governance

Nepal erupts after social media ban sparks deadly protests; Europe stays cautious as India and China quietly seek influence.

Serbia Corruption Crisis Exposes EU’s Democratic Double Standard

Protests in Serbia expose EU silence as corruption, media pressure, and democratic backsliding deepen ahead of critical accession talks.

Exposed: Erdoğan’s Türkiye in Full View

Türkiye in crisis: Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest sparks mass protests, economic turmoil & allegations of Erdoğan's political crackdown.

Protectionism Wave Finds Ground in Europe

Farmers across Europe protest taxes, trade deals, and cheap imports, from UK’s inheritance tax fight to Eastern Europe's border blockades.

Mass Protests in Slovakia: Fico’s Friends in the Kremlin

Mass protests erupt in Slovakia as PM Robert Fico's pro-Moscow stance sparks nationwide outrage and EU tensions escalate.

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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.