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Why Is Britain Struggling to Build the Homes and Infrastructure It Needs?
Britain’s rising construction costs and slow planning processes are...
The OSCE Survived 2026 by Shrinking. Europe May Regret the Price.
Europe’s only security forum that still includes Russia has...
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...
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Security
Is the Nuclear Test Ban Collapsing? US, China and Russia in 2026
Thirty years after the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty opened for...
China Warns of Foreign Espionage Disguised as Research as Authorities Uncover Cross-Border Smuggling Network
In early October 2026, the Chinese Ministry of State...
Saudi Arabia Expands Missile Plant, Raising Prospect of More Powerful Weapons, Study Finds
Saudi Arabia is expanding its ballistic missile factory to...
Could Trump Still Meet Kim Jong Un This Year as Nuclear Talks Stall?
US and South Korean officials are increasingly doubtful that...
Global Order
The 180-Day Clock: Why the ICC’s Fate Now Rests in European Capitals
On 9 October, hours after the Nobel Committee awarded...
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...
Fine Living
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,...
Valentino Brings Corsets and Bold Jewellery to a Stunning 19th-Century Paris Library
Valentino presented a fashion show featuring vibrant corset tops,...
Latest Articles
Can a Local Ceasefire Bring Humanitarian Relief to Ukraine’s Oleshky?
Russia and Ukraine have begun a localized ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern...
Why Is North Korea Pointing Artillery Toward South Korea’s Border?
North Korea’s deployment of artillery pieces with their barrels...
Is the Nuclear Test Ban Collapsing? US, China and Russia in 2026
Thirty years after the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty opened for...
Can Netanyahu Survive Israel’s Election as Voters Weigh War and October 7 Failures?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test...
Beyond Modern Warfare 4: Why North Korea May Not Need to Invade Seoul to Win
The recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4...
Trump, Carney and the Dawn of New Canadian Geopolitics
On 20 January 2026 at the World Economic Forum...
China’s Religious Diplomacy: Al-Azhar Mediation in the Iran-Saudi Divide
Beijing’s vision for protecting religious diversity from political manipulation...
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have triggered widespread aviation...
Which US Senate Races Could Decide Control of Congress in 2026?
The November 2026 midterm elections could reshape the balance...