Why Is Washington Engaging Sudan’s Army Chief After Pressuring Him Over the War?
A US envoy attended an event with Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt over the weekend, highlighting Washington’s difficult balancing act as...
Could Israel’s Jerusalem Consulate Closure Trigger a Diplomatic Expulsion Crisis With Britain?
Britain could expel Israeli diplomats if Israel follows through on an order to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem, according to four sources...
Who Actually Decides the Nobel Peace Prize, and Can Trump Win It?
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 9, putting renewed attention on one of the world's most prestigious and closely watched awards.
This...
One Year On, Why Has Trump’s Gaza Plan Failed to End the War?
A year after US President Donald Trump unveiled his plan to end the Gaza war, the conflict remains far from the political settlement Washington...
What Happened to China’s Supposed Trade ‘Superweapon’ LOGINK?
Four years ago, US officials warned that China was developing a potential strategic advantage over one of the most important systems underpinning the global...
Can Pedro Sánchez Turn Spain’s Political Deadlock Into an Election Advantage?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29, gambling that voters will give him a stronger mandate after years...
Can Europe Reform Fast Enough to Avoid a Long-Term Economic Decline?
The European Union has spent the past two years discussing how to restore its economic competitiveness. The harder question is whether it can implement...
Why Are Oil Prices Still Above $100 as Gulf Crude Exports Recover?
Oil markets are confronting a new kind of supply shock. The problem is no longer simply how much crude is available, but whether the...
Is France’s Debt Crisis Becoming a Problem for the Euro?
The euro has come under renewed pressure as concerns over France’s deteriorating public finances and political uncertainty increasingly spill into broader European markets.
The common...
Why Is Former Prince Andrew Taking Police to Court Over the Epstein Files?
Former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in connection with allegations arising from documents...