Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo Boycott Exposes Saudi Football’s Fault Lines

One player refused to play. An entire model began to crack.

NEOM Shrinks Yet Saudi Ambition Rebrands

After years of promising a mirror-line city in the desert, Saudi Arabia is quietly rewriting the script for its most ambitious project.

The Role of AI in a Future EU-GCC FTA?

EU-GCC FTA talks may hinge on AI’s role, as UAE boosts major investments in artificial intelligence amid renewed trade negotiations.

European Recognition: The Abraham Accords Lose Their Silver Lining

Europe backs Palestinian statehood this September, breaking with Israel and reshaping diplomacy beyond the Abraham Accords.

Red Sea, Red Lines: America’s Maritime Security Dilemma

As shipping lanes buckle under pressure, America's Red Sea base in Saudi Arabia grows stronger by the day. But is maritime security worth the regional risk?

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Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online

French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance