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Lionel Jospin – a French Socialist in London
Lionel Jospin, one of the big figures in French Socialist Party politics, has died aged 88. He was a leading figure in the long...
Energy Shock Forces Europe to Rethink Climate Ambitions
The European Union is once again confronting a severe energy shock as the Iran war disrupts global supply routes and drives prices sharply higher....
European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals
European stock indexes rose on Wednesday while oil prices eased, following reports that the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran. U.S....
France’s Local Vote Exposes a Fragmented Battlefield
The 2026 municipal elections in France highlight a political system that is no longer dominated by a simple left right divide. Instead, three blocs...
How to Move to Cyprus from the UK
Moving to Cyprus from the UK can be a very good life change, but it goes much more smoothly when you treat it as...
From Friction to Partnership: Australia and EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal
After decades of mutual suspicion and stalled engagement, Australia and the European Union have signed a long awaited Free Trade Agreement, marking a decisive...
America’s Gulf Bases Are No Longer Shields: The Limits of U.S. Military Power
Authors: Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed and Asif Al Hasan*
In an interesting development, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, refused to be a part of the...
After Hormuz: Winners, Losers, and the Return of Energy Geopolitics
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not merely another oil shock. It is a structural rupture in the global energy...
The Invoiced Alliance: Transactional Power and the NATO Guarantee
There is a pattern in how Donald Trump approaches alliances, and it has been consistent since the opening weeks of 2016. It is not...
Trump’s AI Strategy Exposes Europe’s Strategic Ambiguity
In a move to ensure U.S. global leadership in AI, on March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a comprehensive AI strategy. The strategy...