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Why the EU’s Russian LNG Ban Will Outlast the Hormuz Winter
The Item Missing From the Agenda
On Monday, the Irish Council presidency sent energy ministers its options paper for their meeting in Luxembourg on 29...
After 3 November, the Brakes Come Off
A Promise With an Expiry Date
On 8 October, Donald Trump made a promise with a date attached. “We will not be attacking Iran at...
Owning the Weapon Is No Longer Enough: Starlink and the New Military Sovereignty
One Hundred Miles an Hour
On the night of 14 October, Ukraine's military satellite link stopped working above 100 miles an hour. Ground units using...
Why Egypt May Enter the Saudi-Yemen Conflict: Sisi’s Strategic Calculations Explained
Egypt's parliament is set to vote next week on a proposal to allow the armed forces to assist Saudi Arabia against attacks from Yemen's...
France’s Unrest Exposes Macron’s Deepening Crisis in His Final Months in Power
France is experiencing severe civil unrest, leading to a major challenge for President Emmanuel Macron in the final months of his presidency. The recent...
Rubio in Samarkand: Why Central Asia Now Treats US Sanctions as a Bargaining Chip
A Waiver Two Days Before Samarkand
Marco Rubio landed in Samarkand on Sunday for his first trip to Central Asia as secretary of state, with...
Saudi Arabia Is Buying Allies, Not an Alliance
An Adjourned Session in Cairo
On Sunday, Egypt's parliament met in emergency session to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia, and then adjourned without a...
Trump Blames Aides as Republican Midterm Election Prospects Fade
President Donald Trump is criticizing his senior aides and campaign strategists for a weak midterm election strategy, questioning how campaign funds are being spent,...
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 taken charge of rebel forces in the eastern regions, marking a significant shift in the...
Trump-Zelenskiy Clash Puts Ukraine’s Critical US Military Support at Risk
This week has seen a deterioration in the relationship between Ukraine and the United States, primarily due to US threats to reduce intelligence support...