Russia

An Imperial Dichotomy: Europe to Choose U.S. or India

Trump’s tariffs trap Europe and India with historic penalties, forcing Brussels to choose between U.S. obedience or strategic autonomy.

Sahel’s New Power Broker Speaks Nuclear

Russia signs nuclear deal with Niger, offering power plants and energy independence as France loses grip on uranium assets.

A Paper Tiger: Why EU Tech Keeps Arming Myanmar’s Junta

European navigation modules guide the junta in Myanmar through deadly skies above villages, while Brussels speaks of sanctions.

Social Capital Lives On: The Story of Germany and Russia

Germany leads EU in Russian e-visas, highlighting strong cultural, academic, and tourism ties despite political tensions.

A Tug of War: TĂĽrkiye and its Rivals in Syria

Türkiye emerges as Syria’s dominant power post-Assad, rejecting federalism to block Kurdish autonomy and rival regional influence.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

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.