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Quality Over Quantity: Switzerland Must Look East When America Turns Its Back

As Switzerland scrambles for a trade deal whilst facing 39% tariffs, the question becomes whether Swiss independence can survive American economics?

Oman: Rentier State No More

Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.

Demographic Decline: Europe Seeks Quick Fix for Deeper Issues

Europe produces fewer babies each year while supporting more elderly, yet leaders think retirement delays will solve everything.

Carbon Controversy: Djibouti Accused of Greenwashing by Industry Experts

Senior industry experts tell DET: Djibouti’s carbon scheme faces backlash for national airline exemption and a lack of transparency with no climate results.

Finland to Dubai: Exploring Two Models of Well-Being

The UAE's innovation-driven model, commonly known by the Dubai life, offers one model to national happiness than the usual Scandinavian model.

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Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms

Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.

Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking

Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.

It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics

Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.

From Fighters to Tractors: French Firms Refuse to Bend

French farmers once blocked Brussels over beef imports. Now Dassault is holding Berlin hostage over it's share of fighters.

Britain’s New Empire of Arms: Keir Starmer’s Missile Diplomacy in India

A £350 million missile contract shows how much Britain's global power has diminished today.