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Re-Alignment in the Red Sea: Russia & Iran

Russia and Iran recalibrate influence from Syria to Sudan, leveraging Red Sea conflicts and deepening military ties in shifting alliances.

Tigray Tinderbox Risks Regional Conflict in Horn of Africa

Military buildups along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, as Tigray forces splinter, suggest a renewal of regional conflict may be soon.

Tshisekedi Seeks Minerals Deal Yet M23 March On Kinshasa

Congo's embattled president has laid his cards on Trump's table: America can have the world's richest mineral trove if it helps halt Rwanda's march.

From Goldman To Davos: Carney Takes the Helm as Liberal Leader

Former banker Mark Carney takes over as Canada’s PM, vowing to tackle Trump’s trade threats with experience from finance, not politics.

Houthis Recruit Military Yemenis for Russian Frontlines in New Development

The latest batch of Houthi fighters arrive on Russian frontlines as relations deepen with Moscow, whilst President Trump designates Houthis FTO.

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Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?

As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.

Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost

President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.

Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA

Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.

Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic

Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.

Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms

Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.