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EUROPE
U.S.-Backed Forces Seek to Dismantle EU’s Emerging Power Base
Ultraconservative think tanks from the U.S., Poland, and Hungary push EU reforms, challenging its unity amid record-high public support.
EUROPE
Intellectual Exodus: American Brains Arrive on the Continent
Europe courts top American scientists fleeing political pressure, as the Netherlands and France launch academic freedom initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE
U.S. in Yemen: ‘The Only Way’ is Bombs
U.S. airstrikes target Houthis in Yemen amid rising tensions. Can military action curb their influence, or is a broader strategy needed?
EUROPE
This is a Anglophone’s World: U.S. Mulls Commonwealth Accession
With English now official and Commonwealth ties in play, the U.S. strikes a chord with Anglo-Saxon culture, stepping back from its diverse roots.
US-China
Yonaguni: A New Frontier for China-Taiwan
The militarisation of Yonaguni island amid China-Taiwan tensions sparks debate—security stronghold or geopolitical risk for island residents?
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Airports as Warning Signs, Theory into Practise
Over 2,000 flights were cancelled in a single day and Flightradar24 crashed from traffic following the strikes on Iran.
Calabria, Cuban Doctors and the Limits of U.S. Pressure
US envoy Mike Hammer flew to Calabria on 23 February to pressure Italy into dropping its Cuban doctors programme and left without the commitment he came for.
Davos Boss Exit Signals Revamp for a Tired WEF
The fall of the Davos president over Jeffrey Epstein has arrived precisely as a military standoff in the Gulf threatens to sever the world economy at the neck.
Berlinale and De Niro: Art Under Pressure from Both Sides
Germany moved to fire the Berlinale director and Trump threatened to deport De Niro in the same week, pressing on cultural speech from two opposite directions.
Israel: A One Way Ticket Out of the Holy Land
While the government focuses on immediate battles, a quieter and more permanent defeat is taking place at the boarding gates of Israel's main airport hub.
