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Oil Prices Could Stay High Through 2028 as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
Global oil markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility...
Could an AI Market Crash Give Governments Relief From Rising Debt Costs?
Governments struggling with rising borrowing costs and mounting budget...
The New Geography of Energy: Why Refining Capacity May Matter More Than Oil Reserves
Crude Came Back. Diesel Didn't.
This week, seven months after...
The Persistent Myth of Lower Prices
Europe's energy debate continues to be influenced by assumptions...
The Arctic Reopens as a Geopolitical Theatre
For much of modern history, the Arctic was protected...
Could Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Push Oil Prices Above $100 a Barrel?
The Strait of Hormuz has become the central pressure...
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Security
An Existential Threat: Presidential Incoherence and Nuclear War
“The enemy is the unphilosophical spirit which knows nothing...
Below the Threshold: Why the Black Sea Is NATO’s Hardest Flank to Defend
In little more than a week, three merchant ships...
Beyond Critical Infrastructure: When Does Cyber Disruption Become a National Security Question?
In October 2026, a cyberattack on French supermarkets demonstrated...
Can Europe Replace Starlink and US Satellite Intelligence as Ukraine Faces Growing Risks?
Ukraine is facing significant issues with Starlink satellite internet,...
Global Order
Why Is the US Secretly Reopening Talks With Myanmar’s Military Rulers?
The United States and Myanmar’s military-backed government have held...
China’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire: Can Beijing Help Secure a Lasting Truce?
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump...
Why the Road Back to US-Iran Talks Still Runs Through Islamabad?
The June framework has become the shared vocabulary of...
Multi-Alignment Pays, but Washington and Beijing Set the Price
One Week, Three Prices
On 17 September the US State...
Fine Living
Paris Fashion Week: How Hotter Summers Are Reshaping Fashion
Longer and hotter summers are changing the fashion industry,...
Valentino Brings Corsets and Bold Jewellery to a Stunning 19th-Century Paris Library
Valentino presented a fashion show featuring vibrant corset tops,...
Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection Blends Sheer Dresses With Bold Tailoring
Victoria Beckham showcased her spring/summer 2027 collection at Paris...
Dior Spring/Summer 2027: Sheer Tops and Metallic Trousers Take Center Stage
Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson presented a new collection...
Latest Articles
Rubio in Samarkand: Why Central Asia Now Treats US Sanctions as a Bargaining Chip
A Waiver Two Days Before Samarkand
Marco Rubio landed in Samarkand on Sunday for his first trip to Central Asia as secretary of state, with...
Saudi Arabia Is Buying Allies, Not an Alliance
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On Sunday, Egypt's parliament met...
Rubio Says US Pressing Israel to Crack Down on West Bank Settler Violence
The United States has expressed concern over attacks by...
Rubio: Trump Could Take 60 Days to Decide on New Russia Sanctions
The day after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions...
China Challenges Israeli Settlements as West Bank Tensions Test Beijing’s Middle East Policy
China categorically rejects Israel's settlement policy, deeming it illegal...
An Existential Threat: Presidential Incoherence and Nuclear War
“The enemy is the unphilosophical spirit which knows nothing...
The War That Ate Washington’s Leverage
Facing an unforgiving midterm campaign shadowed by high fuel...
Russia-Africa Summit 2026: Consolidating Policy Strategies
With the current rapidly changing geopolitical situation, Russia has...
Iran Says Mines Hit Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Maritime Security Fears
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that two oil tankers...
Egypt’s Sisi Seeks Parliament’s Approval for Possible Military Support to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that Egypt would...