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Can Wall Street’s Selloff Convince the Fed to Hold Interest Rates?
Financial market volatility is beginning to tighten US financial...
Oil Prices Could Stay High Through 2028 as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
Global oil markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility...
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
Undersea Cable Security in the Baltic and Red Sea
Digital world breathes on fiber optic cables that lay...
Owning the Weapon Is No Longer Enough: Starlink and the New Military Sovereignty
One Hundred Miles an Hour
On the night of 14...
An Existential Threat: Presidential Incoherence and Nuclear War
“The enemy is the unphilosophical spirit which knows nothing...
Below the Threshold: Why the Black Sea Is NATO’s Hardest Flank to Defend
In little more than a week, three merchant ships...
Global Order
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...
Why the Road Back to US-Iran Talks Still Runs Through Islamabad?
The June framework has become the shared vocabulary of...
Fine Living
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,...
Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection Blends Sheer Dresses With Bold Tailoring
Victoria Beckham showcased her spring/summer 2027 collection at Paris...
Latest Articles
Undersea Cable Security in the Baltic and Red Sea
Digital world breathes on fiber optic cables that lay underneath the sea. Every click, call, and coin runs through these cables, carrying around 95pc...
Europe Has Quietly Changed What It Asks of Turkey
Before dawn on 14 October, Turkish police entered the...
Africa in a Changing World Order: New Geopolitical Powers, Risks and Strategic Opportunities
With the shifting geopolitical situation, Africa is still struggling...
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'...
Israel’s Election May Oust Netanyahu, but Will It Change the Iran War Strategy?
Israel's upcoming election may change its leadership, but experts...
Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia Sign Defence Pact to Deepen Military Cooperation
Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed the "Badr Memorandum...
US Plans to Release a Third of Heating Oil Reserve to Bring Down Prices
The Trump administration plans to loan nearly one-third of...
Witkoff Urges Putin to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks, Secures Release of US Citizen
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff urged Russian President Vladimir...