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The OSCE Survived 2026 by Shrinking. Europe May Regret the Price.
Europe’s only security forum that still includes Russia has...
Trump’s Diesel Price Relief Plan Faces Rising Costs as Midterm Elections Approach
With the November midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump...
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
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...
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...
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
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
Central Asia’s Next Great Game will be fought over Water, not Oil
Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal is forcing Central Asia to confront a dangerous question: when a river crosses borders, who gets to decide who drinks...
The Bering Strait Tunnel: From Intercontinental Link to a Governance Ecosystem
The proposal to construct a railway and cargo tunnel...
Russia-Africa Summit: Can Moscow Turn Political Ties Into Trade, Investment and Economic Growth?
Russia and the entire African continent are currently preparing...
Antalya and the Empty Chair: The First Climate Summit Built Around American Absence
On 9 November, when delegations file into the converted...
The 180-Day Clock: Why the ICC’s Fate Now Rests in European Capitals
On 9 October, hours after the Nobel Committee awarded...
Israel’s Elections: Who Does China Want to Win, and What Is at Stake for Beijing?
Chinese think tanks and strategic and intelligence circles, such...
Rubio Urges Cuba’s Pro-Reform Forces to Work With CIA Amid Push for Change
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged those wanting...
Trump’s Foreign Policy Drives Up Costs for Americans, Threatening Republican Midterm Prospects
Foreign policy has rarely been a key factor in...
Iran’s Undersea Cable Threat: Gulf Officials Warn of Plans to Target Critical Digital Infrastructure
Tehran has created plans to target undersea communications cables...
US Has Pressed Musk for Years to Change Starlink Operations in Ukraine and Middle East, Sources Say
Before the recent limitations on Ukraine's military access to...