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Letters of Power: Turkey’s Alphabet and the New Map of Connection

Language, more than borders, shapes how we identify ourselves. The alphabet we learn as children tells us who we are. For Turkey, redefining those letters is an act not of nostalgia but of future-making.

The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality

As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.

Georgia: Unbroken Route to EU Accession

Georgia’s EU integration faces setbacks after 2024 talks pause, but public support and strategic goals keep accession hopes alive.

Collective Memory: The Fight for National Identity

Ukrainian cinema, shaped by a turbulent past and facing the challenges of war, persists as a vital force of cultural preservation and global storytelling through resilience, innovation, and the fight for identity.

Vladimir Putin: 25 Years in Power

From a little-known spy to a global disruptor, Vladimir Putin redefined Russia and its role abroad.

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Europe’s Circular Economy Still Struggles to Become Real

Europe's circular economy promises lower emissions, more jobs, and less waste, but it still looks more convincing in briefings than in everyday markets.

Pentagon Freeze Warms Canada-Europe Ties

Washington paused its oldest military partnership with Canada last week, its clearest nudge yet toward Europe.

Congo: Rebel Resurgence Disrupts India’s Africa Plans

An Ebola outbreak in rebel-held Congo shows how dormant wars can spill into wider crises, pulling diplomatic summits and energy security off track.

EU Sanctions Talk Tests Europe’s Red Lines

Europe's latest sanctions talk over an Israeli minister is less about one video than about whether the bloc still acts when its outrage is public and specific.

Mistral Leads Europe and Reveals Its Limits

Mistral has become Europe's clearest AI champion, but its rise also shows how far the continent still is from matching the American frontier on scale, compute, and control.