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The Houthi Movement Already Uses Frontier Software
A cell in northern Yemen tried building guided missiles with Claude weeks before Houthi forces took the Bab al-Mandeb coast, and no slowdown pledge undoes that.
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Riyadh Weighs a Yemen Offensive Against a Shrinking Economy
Saudi Arabia speaks of a naval and land offensive against Yemen's Houthis, but its own shrinking economy and calls for calm with Iran hint at hesitation.
BUSINESS
Russia Still Wants a Red Sea Anchor
Russia's quest for a Red Sea naval base has fallen silent again, the pause manifesting Sudan's bargaining instincts and Moscow's enduring strategic patience alike.
BUSINESS
Guilty by Involvement: Britain, Berbera, and Red Sea Tensions
Britain’s state-backed bets on a Red Sea port are now dragging London into a genocidal war in Sudan and a high-stakes diplomatic collision with Saudi Arabia.
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Somaliland, Sovereignty, and Strategy: When Recognition Becomes a Security Tool
Securing a foothold in Somaliland offers military advantages near the Red Sea, though older experiences explain how tactical gains fade over time.
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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
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Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
