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The OSCE Survived 2026 by Shrinking. Europe May Regret the Price.
Europe’s only security forum that still includes Russia has...
Trump’s Diesel Price Relief Plan Faces Rising Costs as Midterm Elections Approach
With the November midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump...
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
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...
An Existential Threat: Presidential Incoherence and Nuclear War
“The enemy is the unphilosophical spirit which knows nothing...
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...
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The OSCE Survived 2026 by Shrinking. Europe May Regret the Price.
Europe’s only security forum that still includes Russia has escaped financial paralysis, but only by becoming smaller, and its next leadership deadlock shows that...
China Challenges Europe’s Deportation Policies, Promotes Xi’s Global Security Vision and South-South Cooperation
Analytical readings from Chinese think tanks and strategic circles,...
China’s Fourth Plenum Explained: What to Expect From the October 26–29 Communist Party Meeting
The Central Committee of China's Communist Party is meeting...
Trump’s Diesel Price Relief Plan Faces Rising Costs as Midterm Elections Approach
With the November midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump...
Trump-Kim Summit Unlikely This Year, US and South Korean Officials Say
U.S. and South Korean officials believe that the chances...
Saudi Arabia Expands Missile Plant, Raising Prospect of More Powerful Weapons, Study Finds
Saudi Arabia is expanding its ballistic missile factory to...
Taiwan Shuts Down as Typhoon Champi Approaches, Nearly 1,000 Flights Cancelled
Almost all of Taiwan experienced shutdowns on Friday due...
Shein to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Investigation Into Fast-Fashion Business
Chinese fast-fashion company Shein has agreed to pay $100...
Romania Accuses Russia After Drone Strike Sinks Cargo Ship in Black Sea
Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of increasing its...
British Jets Join French Nuclear Exercise for First Time as UK-France Defence Ties Deepen
British and French jets participated in their first joint...