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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
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...
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...
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,...
Latest Articles
Why Gen Z Is Taking to the Streets Across Europe Over Jobs, Housing and Corruption
A growing wave of youth-led protests is challenging political leaders across Europe, as Generation Z expresses frustration over rising living costs, poor education, limited...
Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to US After Brazil Election Defeat as Trump Backs His Entry
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country for...
Can Netanyahu Stay in Power After Israel’s Deadlocked Election?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger,...
China’s Rare Earth Lesson Is About Paperwork, Not Ore
China sold more rare earth magnets in September than...
The Patron Penalty: Why Foreign Endorsements Now Cost Votes — and Where They Still Pay
Two Patrons, One Sunday
On 25 October, two candidates who...
As rumors of Xi-Trump-Putin trilateral talks grow louder, China becomes more tight-lipped
Likelihood of a summit between the leaders of the...
How AI Face Swaps and Digital Clones Are Reshaping Fashion
AI-generated fashion models offer brands a cost-effective way to...
Iran Security Chief Meets Khamenei After Talks With Mecca Pact Countries
Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei met with Supreme...
UN Inquiry: Israel Continued Gaza Genocide After Truce
A UN commission reported that Israel continued committing acts...
Israelis Break Turnout Records to Deliver Wartime Verdict on Netanyahu
On Tuesday, Israelis flooded the polls in record numbers...