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Mojtaba: Who is Iran’s New Strongman?

The Islamic Republic named a new Supreme Leader this week: the son of the man killed less than ten days ago.

Caught in the Crosshairs: Gulf Countries Court a Multipolar Order

As American strikes set the region on fire, the Gulf found that massive wealth bought no seat at the table and its survival called for a whole new orbit.

Sánchez Says No to War. Washington Says Pay for It Anyway.

When Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain this week for refusing to open its bases for strikes on Iran, Sánchez replied in three words: No to war.

First Move for Greenland: Washington Floats Healthcare 

POTUS promised Greenland a hospital ship that was stuck in an Alabama dock, making the offer even as Greenlandic doctors were treating American sailors for free.

Europe’s Arms Pipeline Quietly Unplugs from Washington

As Switzerland walks away from an American missile contract and the Netherlands floats hacking fighter jets, Europe's defence reboot is now an operational certainty.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.