Russia
BUSINESS
Macron Steps Up, Ukraine Satellite Gap
Macron provides temporary relief to Ukraine's defense with Mirage 2000-5F jets and satellite support as U.S. pauses satellite imagery for a week.
EUROPE
Another Blow: New EU Sanctions Hit Russia in 2025
The EU's 16th sanctions package targets Russia’s finance, energy, and tech sectors, increasing economic pressure and geopolitical pressure between Europe and Russia.
US-China
New Global Leader in AI: China Overtakes U.S.
China surpasses the U.S. in AI patents and research, aiming for global AI leadership by 2030 with massive investments and innovation.
Ukraine War
Russia and the United States: A Détente for Now
U.S.-Russia relations reach a delicate détente as Trump halts Ukraine aid, reviews sanctions, and boosts diplomacy, signaling a move toward global multipolarity.
EUROPE
EU Balking Up for China and Russia Threat
EU enlargement in the Western Balkans is vital for stability, security, and countering Russian and Chinese influence in Europe.
Popular
Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe
Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.
On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line
Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.
Trafficked Antiquities: Where Southern Europe’s Treasures Actually Go
Global police dismantle a long-running antiquities trafficking network, seizing 3,000 looted artefacts worth over €100 million.
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
