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Why High Oil Prices and UK Taxes Are Accelerating North Sea Energy Consolidation
Britain's North Sea oil and gas industry is entering...
US Midterms Could Put the 2028 Presidential Race on Investors’ Radar
The upcoming US midterm elections could reshape financial markets...
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...
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Security
North Korea Expands Drone and AI Weapons Programme as Tensions With South Korea Rise
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for...
China’s Intelligence Exploits Syria’s Yemen Deployment to Target Uyghur Fighters
Political and media circles have been discussing reports and...
Is the Nuclear Test Ban Collapsing? US, China and Russia in 2026
Thirty years after the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty opened for...
China Warns of Foreign Espionage Disguised as Research as Authorities Uncover Cross-Border Smuggling Network
In early October 2026, the Chinese Ministry of State...
Global Order
View from Africa: Why the Muscat/Oman Process Matters
The current U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, as noted...
The 180-Day Clock: Why the ICC’s Fate Now Rests in European Capitals
On 9 October, hours after the Nobel Committee awarded...
The UN Secretary-General Race: A Leadership Contest Amid Global Divisions
Rebeca Grynspan may be leading the race to become...
Why Is the US Secretly Reopening Talks With Myanmar’s Military Rulers?
The United States and Myanmar’s military-backed government have held...
Fine Living
How AI Face Swaps and Digital Clones Are Reshaping Fashion
AI-generated fashion models offer brands a cost-effective way to...
Parvez Bapuna on Building India’s Alcohol Industry Behind the World’s Biggest Brands
With his strategic mindset, extensive industry knowledge, and a...
Is the Birkin Losing Its Magic? How Hermès’ Iconic Bag Is Losing Its Scarcity Appeal
Cai Baochun, a London-based reseller, has stopped buying Hermes'...
Paris Fashion Week: How Hotter Summers Are Reshaping Fashion
Longer and hotter summers are changing the fashion industry,...
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China Steps Up Military Patrols Around Scarborough Shoal Amid Renewed Philippines Tensions
China has intensified its military presence around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, deploying naval and air forces for combat readiness...
Qatar Revives US-Iran Peace Efforts as Nuclear Dispute Threatens Negotiations
Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran in a renewed...
When the Fighting Stops but the Conflict Doesn’t: Afghanistan and the Limits of Negative Peace
Peace is often understood as the absence of war....
North Korea Expands Drone and AI Weapons Programme as Tensions With South Korea Rise
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for...
The Northern Sea Route Is a Hedge, Not a Highway
On 9 September, the container ship Dubai Tower berthed...
Why High Oil Prices and UK Taxes Are Accelerating North Sea Energy Consolidation
Britain's North Sea oil and gas industry is entering...
Why Is the Pentagon Asking European Allies to Tone Down Their Warnings About Russia?
The Pentagon has privately urged several NATO allies, including...
The Rise of Continental Politics: Left-Right Polarization Across the Atlantic
The world today now witnesses the emergence of regional...
Russia-Africa Summit, Why Does the Youth Matter Now?
With the geopolitical situation heightening, Russia and Africa have...
Serbia’s Leaderless Winners: Picking a Prime Minister Is the Easy Part
Two Answers in Two Days
Forty-eight hours after the Student...