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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
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,...
Latest Articles
Iran Security Chief Meets Khamenei After Talks With Mecca Pact Countries
Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since March. This meeting occurred...
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...
Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery
Yemen's Houthis, aligned with Iran, claimed they launched a...
View from Africa: Why the Muscat/Oman Process Matters
The current U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, as noted...
Who Will Control Anthropic’s Powerful AI When Its Founders Leave?
Anthropic is building a governance structure designed to protect...
Why Is the Crypto Industry Spending $176 Million to Shape the US Midterm Elections?
The cryptocurrency industry is spending approximately $176 million to...
Why Is Modi’s Privacy Law Facing a Legal Challenge From India’s News Publishers?
India’s leading news publishers are challenging Prime Minister Narendra...
Why Is Canada Following Saudi Arabia’s Playbook to Secure Its Oil Exports?
Canada is accelerating plans to expand its oil and...
Can a Local Ceasefire Bring Humanitarian Relief to Ukraine’s Oleshky?
Russia and Ukraine have begun a localized ceasefire to...