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SpaceX-Tesla Merger? How Musk Could Navigate the China Challenge
Elon Musk is considering a merger between Tesla and...
Can Wall Street’s Selloff Convince the Fed to Hold Interest Rates?
Financial market volatility is beginning to tighten US financial...
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
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
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,...
Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection Blends Sheer Dresses With Bold Tailoring
Victoria Beckham showcased her spring/summer 2027 collection at Paris...
Latest Articles
Is China Using Fishing Boats to Prepare for a Possible Taiwan Blockade?
China is expanding its maritime operations around Taiwan and into the western Pacific by coordinating fishing boats suspected of belonging to its maritime militia...
Watching Is Not Preventing: ASEAN’s Test on the Thai-Cambodian Border
When Thailand and Cambodia reopened fighting along their 817-kilometer...
Could Trump Still Meet Kim Jong Un This Year as Hopes for a Summit Fade?
US and South Korean officials increasingly doubt that President...
France Says It Stayed Out of the Gulf War. Its Budget Didn’t
Emmanuel Macron spent Monday in Kuwait asking for diesel....
From Consultations to Action: Central Asia at a Crossroads
The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and...
Emptiness and Politics: America’s Futile Faith in Elections
“Conscious of his emptiness, a man tries to make...
Europe’s Midterm Calculation: Why a Weakened Trump Means a Harder Line on NATO
Four Options, Three Days Later
On 6 November, three days...
Egypt’s 2026 Forum: Parallels With Beijing’s Model of People’s Democracy and Political Consultation
The launch of the “Egypt 2026 Forum” in the...
SpaceX-Tesla Merger? How Musk Could Navigate the China Challenge
Elon Musk is considering a merger between Tesla and...
Philippines Eyes Closer Taiwan Ties to Protect Vital Undersea Cables
The Philippines is looking to strengthen cooperation with Taiwan...