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South Africa and Rwanda Drop from Duty-free Trade Access to United States
South Africa and Rwanda, effective from January 1, 2027,...
Why Is Qatar Buying US LNG Despite Being a Global Gas Powerhouse?
Qatar's decision to secure long-term supplies of liquefied natural...
The Global Cost of Resilience in the Twenty-First Century
For more than three decades, Europe organized much of...
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...
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Security
Could Russia-Ukraine Fighting Pull NATO’s Black Sea States Deeper Into the War?
Attacks on commercial vessels near Romania and Bulgaria have...
How Iran’s Shadow Military Network Is Evading the US Blockade to Move Weapons and Equipment
Iran has developed a covert network of military agencies...
North Korea Expands Drone and AI Weapons Programme as Tensions With South Korea Rise
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for...
Global Order
Legitimacy Without Leverage: What the Moscow Format’s Collapse Reveals About Engaging the Taliban
On 5 October, the eighth round of the Moscow...
Trust Issues: What the UN’s 81st General Debate Left Behind
When the United Nations General Assembly chose a theme...
Custodian, Not Broker: Europe’s Quiet Rewrite of Its Middle East Policy
When the second EU–Gulf Cooperation Council summit was called...
View from Africa: Why the Muscat/Oman Process Matters
The current U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, as noted...
Fine Living
How AI Face Swaps and Digital Clones Are Reshaping Fashion
AI-generated fashion models offer brands a cost-effective way to...
Parvez Bapuna on Building India’s Alcohol Industry Behind the World’s Biggest Brands
With his strategic mindset, extensive industry knowledge, and a...
Is the Birkin Losing Its Magic? How Hermès’ Iconic Bag Is Losing Its Scarcity Appeal
Cai Baochun, a London-based reseller, has stopped buying Hermes'...
Paris Fashion Week: How Hotter Summers Are Reshaping Fashion
Longer and hotter summers are changing the fashion industry,...
Latest Articles
Why Are Bomb Threats Disrupting Flights Across Europe?
A series of bomb threats targeting passenger flights across Europe has triggered emergency landings, diversions and extensive security checks, disrupting airline operations in several...
Why Is Putin Sending His Envoy to Washington After Trump’s Midterm Defeat?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is...
Can China Benefit From Trump’s Midterm Defeat in US Trade and Taiwan Disputes?
Donald Trump’s weakened political position following the Republican Party’s...
How Are US Sanctions Targeting Indian and Turkish Networks Supporting Iran?
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on companies...
Ethiopia and Sudan Expel Diplomats as Rivalry Threatens to Widen Horn of Africa Conflicts
Ethiopia and Sudan have closed each other's consulates near...
Food Resilience Cannot Depend on Agricultural AI That Farmers Cannot Challenge
For a farmer waiting for rain, uncertainty is never...
Why Is France Facing Another Wave of Protests Ahead of Its Presidential Election?
France is preparing for another major wave of demonstrations...
Will Democrats’ Midterm Victory Change US Arms Sales to Taiwan?
Taiwan expects continued bipartisan support in the United States...
Security Guarantees for Russia: The Concession Hiding in Abu Dhabi
On 10 and 11 November, negotiators from Ukraine, Russia...
Beyond MINURSO: Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative and the New Parameters of a Political Settlement
The Security Council's failure to renew MINURSO's mandate on...