Syria

Cyprus: Israel’s Twin Approach on Türkiye

The Israeli air defence systems deployed to Cyprus last month offer more than just protection for the island.

Iron Dome 2.0: Türkiye Challenges Israel’s Iron Dome Supremacy

Ankara builds Steel Dome while Tel Aviv acknowledges Armenian events, pushing two former partners toward military and diplomatic collision.

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.

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.

The Vacuum Narrative: A Tool of Subjugation or Security?

The myth of post-regime chaos fuels authoritarian survival: fear of a vacuum blocks real democratic change in Syria, Yemen, and beyond.

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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.