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Judges, Uranium, and Telegram: The New Battlefield of Europe–Russia Rivalry

A World Bank tribunal blocks Niger from selling uranium, while French agents push for censorship in Moldova.

Drones Over Denmark: Europe’s New Form of Warfare

Copenhagen's Monday night closure because of drones was no ordinary disruption. It was the opening act.

Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe

Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.

UN Charter At 80: A New Multipolar Order or the Reshaping of Multilateralism?

At 80, the UN faces crises from Ukraine to Gaza. With veto paralysis and defiance of norms, multilateralism risks irrelevance.

Capitalising on Conflict: Arab Tourists Choose Tank Rides Over Luxury Resorts

With European travelers staying away, affluent Gulf tourists are now flocking to Moscow for a very different kind of adventure.

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Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime

The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.

Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.

Trump Doubles Down on Regime Change in Cuba 

The White House is placing a risky bet on toppling the regime in Cuba as an expensive war in Iran and a restless electorate threaten GOP 2028.

Great Again: Europe’s Place in the Global Order

Europe’s gas shock reveals cost of hesitation as the US, Russia and China reshape power while the EU struggles to act decisively.