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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
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
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...
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,...
Global Order
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...
Multi-Alignment Pays, but Washington and Beijing Set the Price
One Week, Three Prices
On 17 September the US State...
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...
Latest Articles
Iran Says Mines Hit Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Maritime Security Fears
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. These tankers were carrying...
Egypt’s Sisi Seeks Parliament’s Approval for Possible Military Support to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that Egypt would...
Trump Blames Aides as Republican Midterm Election Prospects Fade
President Donald Trump is criticizing his senior aides and...
What History’s Cycle of Left and Right Teaches Us Today
In the old town of Gori, Georgia, well-known as...
Eastern Congo Rebellion: Can a New Leader and New Name Change the Course of the Conflict?
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has...
Trump-Zelenskiy Clash Puts Ukraine’s Critical US Military Support at Risk
This week has seen a deterioration in the relationship...
France Erupts in Fresh Protests as Rising Prices Fuel Public Anger and Social Tensions
Demonstrations began across France on Saturday, marking a significant...
Peace Tech, Sustainable AI, and the Future of Governance
As the world enters an era of digital transformation...
Trump Waives Key Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariffs Before New Law Takes Effect
President Donald Trump waived key sanctions and tariffs related...
Tesla’s New Roadster Promises Midair Maneuvers With SpaceX Thrusters
Tesla unveiled a new version of its Roadster, featuring...