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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: Türkiye and its Rivals in Syria

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

Make Europe Secure Again: Gulf Energy Underwrites Europe’s Transition

UAE LNG deal boosts Germany’s energy security and defence role, marking a new Gulf–Europe compact amid shifting global power.

Peacemaker No More: Austria Ditches Neutrality for NATO

Austria debates ending decades of neutrality in 2025, weighing NATO membership amid rising Russian threats and shifting EU security ties.

NATO: Security Cooperation Requires Economic Stability

The 'NATO Eastern Flank Plan' requires more than military unity: Donahue’s vision risks collapse under US–EU trade wars and tech fragmentation.

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A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar

Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.

From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush

As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.

IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?

As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.

Iran Crisis Puts Ireland on the Sharp End

As oil stops flowing, Ireland's crisis warns that trade-led states are now on the global front line.

How the Iran Ceasefire is Realigning the Gulf and Europe

US-Iran ceasefire, GCC stability, Brent oil drop, and Lebanon escalation reshape Gulf strategy and global energy markets.