Trump
BUSINESS
A Paper Tiger: American F-35s Dive Bomb as Europe Sets a New Course on Defence
Madrid's choice to ditch American fighter jets shows Europe wants to build its own defence gear.
Ukraine War
Frozen Over, No More: Putin and Trump’s Meeting in Alaska
Putin-Trump's upcoming summit in Alaska revives Russian-American history, symbolising a imperial past, Arctic geopolitics, and possible rapprochement.
BUSINESS
Algeria vs. Morocco: Diplomatic Isolation and New Alliances
Morocco's rise and Algeria's isolation reshape North Africa as Western Sahara becomes a stage for global alliances and rivalry.
EUROPE
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.
EUROPE
A Hole in One: Bromance, Nostalgia, and Brexit Dividend
When POTUS hosted his Labour counterpart at Turnberry, old allegiances take new forms in a post-Brexit era for old friends.
Popular
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.
