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Can Wall Street’s Selloff Convince the Fed to Hold Interest Rates?
Financial market volatility is beginning to tighten US financial...
Oil Prices Could Stay High Through 2028 as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
Global oil markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility...
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
Owning the Weapon Is No Longer Enough: Starlink and the New Military Sovereignty
One Hundred Miles an Hour
On the night of 14...
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...
Global Order
The UN Secretary-General Race: A Leadership Contest Amid Global Divisions
Rebeca Grynspan may be leading the race to become...
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...
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...
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After 3 November, the Brakes Come Off
A Promise With an Expiry Date
On 8 October, Donald Trump made a promise with a date attached. “We will not be attacking Iran at...
Syria: The Strategic Implications of Becoming the Hormuz Bypass
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Hegseth’s unannounced Israel Visit Puts Iran at Centre of Talks With Netanyahu
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit...
Bessent Says Democrats May Fail to Curb Trump’s Agenda Even if They Win Congress
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Democrat-led...
EU Vows to Keep Arctic Oil, Gas and Coal in the Ground Despite Growing Energy Rivalry
The European Union is focused on keeping oil, coal,...
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff will discuss the possible...
Zelenskiy-Witkoff Meeting Tests US-Ukraine Ties as Relations Hit New Low
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Can Wall Street’s Selloff Convince the Fed to Hold Interest Rates?
Financial market volatility is beginning to tighten US financial...
Can Zelenskiy Repair Ties With Trump as US-Russia Relations Warm?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was due to meet US...
Can France Contain the Protests as New Demonstrations Loom?
France remained calm overnight under targeted curfews following a...