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European Awakening: A New Era of European Economic Defence?

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Sanctions as a Price Lever: What the Diesel Deal Reveals About the Transatlantic Split Over Ukraine

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The Black Sea Has Quietly Closed

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Ukraine’s Refinery Strikes Have Become a US Election Issue

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Make or Break in Beijing: Can the EU Get Anything Real From China by October?

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Oil Prices Could Stay High Through 2028 as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets

Global oil markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility...

Could an AI Market Crash Give Governments Relief From Rising Debt Costs?

Governments struggling with rising borrowing costs and mounting budget...

The New Geography of Energy: Why Refining Capacity May Matter More Than Oil Reserves

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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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The Strait of Hormuz has become the central pressure...

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Can Europe Replace Starlink and US Satellite Intelligence as Ukraine Faces Growing Risks?

Ukraine is facing significant issues with Starlink satellite internet,...

Europe Without Arms Control: Nuclear Risk After New START

The West and Russia have been entangled in prolonged,...

China Tests ‘Iron Triangle’ System to Counter Drone Swarms in Major Military Exercise

The Chinese Iron Triangle system is the latest integrated...

North Korea’s New Missile Threat: What It Means for China, Taiwan and US Defenses

The intelligence and data centers, the Academy of Military...

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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...

Multi-Alignment Pays, but Washington and Beijing Set the Price

One Week, Three Prices On 17 September the US State...

Why Asia and Africa Are Moving Closer on Trade, Sovereignty and Multilateralism

The 81st UNGA, which is the main deliberative, policymaking,...

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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

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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

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Russia Resumes Diesel Exports After Trump Deal, Kremlin Says

The Kremlin announced that Russian diesel has started reaching...

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that a prolonged...

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