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Italy’s Security March Shows the Rightward Mood at Home

The Rome protest by military and police personnel was about pay and pensions on the surface, but it also revealed a deeper political mood: uniformed anger is becoming part of Italy's broader rightward drift.

Vannacci Rises as Meloni’s Trump Alliance Frays

Meloni built her authority on being the far-right leader Europe could work with; Vannacci's rise and Trump's humiliation are now dismantling that formula from opposite sides.

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Chlorine in Khartoum: a Familiar Formula

Evidence of chlorine attacks surfacing from Sudan revives a question Syria's civil war answered, chemical arms buy ground but rarely buy lasting victory.

Germany Finds a Steady Partner in Abu Dhabi

Berlin welcomes billions in Gulf capital as Abu Dhabi's state visit forges a new Strategic Dialogue

Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit

Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner

Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home

A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.

Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line

Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.