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France cannot erase fiscal risks, Bayrou warns
France's financial crisis is serious, according to Prime Minister François Bayrou, who is facing a confidence vote that he is likely to lose. He...
From Conference Tables to Cyberspace: The Shift to Hybrid Diplomacy
Diplomacy has always been conceived as an activity that occurs behind closed doors, smoothed corridors, and secret discussions among ambassadors. However, in the 21st...
Why the Race to Replace Ishiba May Be More Complex Than It Looks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday due to pressure from his ruling party following recent election defeats, including the July...
Trump Gears Up for Second Phase of Sanctions on Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he is prepared to move forward with a "second phase" of sanctions against Russia, indicating his...
Election Day in Norway: A Tight Parliamentary Contest Underway
Norwegians went to the polls in a two-day parliamentary election on Sunday and Monday, featuring a close contest between a left-wing bloc, led by...
Deepfakes and the Fragility of Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia for the Global South
In August 2025, I witnessed firsthand how Indonesia was shaken by a deepfake video of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani. The manipulated footage—showing her delivering...
Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Trump’s Shortlist Emerges
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering three finalists to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. Trump has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Powell throughout...
China and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Emerging FDI Trend, Policy Shifts and Market Challenges
The thriving landscape of Sino-Saudi economic partnership is part of the growing FDI trend driven by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Aiming to reduce its...
Why Russia Media Personalities Could Legally be Charged with Genocide Incitement in the Ukraine War
The Russian Federation has a formidable military that has been one of the arms of the Kremlin to enact its worldview. Alongside the military,...
France’s Political Crisis Explained
Background
France has been mired in political instability since President Emmanuel Macron’s snap parliamentary elections in 2024 left the National Assembly fragmented. His ruling alliance...