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What does Trump's visit reveal about the ambitions of the Gulf states?

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 26, 2025.

Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar and reached agreements that go beyond the scope of traditional trade or diplomacy. Almost two...


Trump’s policies will undermine long-term growth

US Anne O. Krueger - May 26, 2025.

Imagine someone announcing that they are going on a diet and then quitting exercise, doubling their caloric intake, and giving up just one piece of...

Half a billion dollars that changes the rules of the game in Geneva?

China The Editorial Board - May 25, 2025.

A few days ago, on 21 May, China announced that it will transfer USD 500 million to the World Health Organisation over the next five...

Have Western businesses left Russia for good?

Russia Thane Gustafson - May 25, 2025.

In recent weeks, Russian officials have promoted the idea that once the war in Ukraine ends, Western businesses – particularly American companies – would be...

The US retreat is underway

US Carl Bildt - May 23, 2025.

Are we heading into an era when the United States simply matters less? This question may sound odd, considering that America remains the world’s leading...

Europe pays increasing price for climate change

EU Ferry Biedermann - May 22, 2025.

Spring and the approach of summer have, over the last couple of years not only brought the pleasant contemplation of holidays and basking in sunshine...

Is Israel still the central pillar of US foreign policy in the Middle East?

Middle East Shlomo Ben-Ami - May 21, 2025.

Israel’s government decided last week to expand its military offensive against Hamas – an effort that, it notes, may include “seizing” Gaza. It is a brutal...

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