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Why Is Britain Struggling to Build the Homes and Infrastructure It Needs?
Britain’s rising construction costs and slow planning processes are...
The OSCE Survived 2026 by Shrinking. Europe May Regret the Price.
Europe’s only security forum that still includes Russia has...
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
China Warns of Foreign Espionage Disguised as Research as Authorities Uncover Cross-Border Smuggling Network
In early October 2026, the Chinese Ministry of State...
Saudi Arabia Expands Missile Plant, Raising Prospect of More Powerful Weapons, Study Finds
Saudi Arabia is expanding its ballistic missile factory to...
Could Trump Still Meet Kim Jong Un This Year as Nuclear Talks Stall?
US and South Korean officials are increasingly doubtful that...
Owning the Weapon Is No Longer Enough: Starlink and the New Military Sovereignty
One Hundred Miles an Hour
On the night of 14...
Global Order
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...
China’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire: Can Beijing Help Secure a Lasting Truce?
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump...
Fine Living
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,...
Valentino Brings Corsets and Bold Jewellery to a Stunning 19th-Century Paris Library
Valentino presented a fashion show featuring vibrant corset tops,...
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Why Is Britain Struggling to Build the Homes and Infrastructure It Needs?
Britain’s rising construction costs and slow planning processes are holding back major housing and infrastructure projects, complicating the government’s efforts to accelerate economic growth....
Seventy Years After Suez: Alliances Without Illusions
Seventy years ago this week, Israeli forces crossed into...
Why Are North and South Korea Tensions Rising Again?
North Korea and South Korea are facing renewed border...
How Did Myanmar Hide Iranian Jet Fuel Imports to Evade US Sanctions?
Myanmar’s military-linked energy network disguised Iranian jet fuel shipments...
The Oleshky Test: Why Ukraine’s Only Durable Deals Have Been the Small Ones
Two Ceasefires, Eleven Days Apart
On 12 October, Donald Trump...
The Shenzhen Auction: What a Trump–Xi–Putin Summit Would Cost the Allies Who Aren’t Invited
"First Comes November, Then Comes December"
On Sunday, Kremlin aide...
Israel’s Kingmakers: Why a Government Propped Up by Arab Parties Would Change the West Bank, Not the Iran War
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Going into...
4 Ways US Foreign Policy Could Shift If Democrats Win in November
Nonpartisan analysts believe that Democrats have a good chance...
China Warns of Foreign Espionage Disguised as Research as Authorities Uncover Cross-Border Smuggling Network
In early October 2026, the Chinese Ministry of State...
The Trump Team’s Quiet Campaign to Put the Bolsonaros Back in Power
Two US State Department officials, Darren Beattie and Ricardo...