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Airlines Drop Fuel Hedges as Iran War Drags On, Warn on Fares
With jet fuel prices roughly double their pre-Iran war...
Can AI Create Jobs and Destroy Them at the Same Time? Nevada Faces the Automation Dilemma
Nevada is becoming a testing ground for one of...
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 AI Is Reshaping How Large Organisations Buy Software
Ask any CFO what the company spends on property, people, travel, or cloud infrastructure and you'll get a quick answer. Ask how many software...
Midterm Ballot Measures 2026: Transgender Rights, Billionaire Tax & More
In the upcoming US midterm elections on November 3,...
Airlines Drop Fuel Hedges as Iran War Drags On, Warn on Fares
With jet fuel prices roughly double their pre-Iran war...
Putin Calls Musk a ‘Genius’ as Russia Plays Catch-Up with Starlink
President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a genius,...
Iran: Latest War Mediation Offers Only ‘Unacceptable’ Ideas
Qatari mediators have delivered a new draft deal to...
Gas at €100: European Consumers and Industry Feel the Pain
Europe's natural gas prices have surged, recently reaching around...
Can AI Create Jobs and Destroy Them at the Same Time? Nevada Faces the Automation Dilemma
Nevada is becoming a testing ground for one of...
What Happens Next in Israel’s Election as Netanyahu Struggles to Secure a Majority?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political allies...
Will France’s Debt Crisis Stop the ECB From Raising Interest Rates Again?
The European Central Bank (ECB) faces a difficult balancing...
Why Is China Restricting AI Exports While Expanding Access to Its Technology?
China is preparing new export restrictions on artificial intelligence...