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America celebrates its 250th birthday gripped by political polarization

US TA | AP Insight - July 4, 2026.

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people...

What might Putin do if he were backed into a corner?

Russia Ian Bremmer - July 4, 2026.

With Russia under pressure on multiple fronts, President Vladimir Putin finds himself in a tighter spot than at any other moment of his quarter-century in...

Khamenei's funeral: Tehran tests the strength of the system as talks with Washington resume

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 3, 2026.

The official cycle of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins today in Tehran. The body of the former supreme leader lies in the Grand...

The German far-right chooses its leaders expecting they will bring it a slice of power

EU TA | AP Insight - July 3, 2026.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government...

A more heavily armed Europe is not necessarily a safer one

EU Marco Buti - Francesco Nicoli - July 3, 2026.

Many European Union countries, starting with Germany, assume that higher defense spending will automatically generate the capabilities needed to keep Europe secure. But if they pursue...

Will Merz's sweeping reform put Germany back on track?

EU TA | AP Insight - July 2, 2026.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package Thursday with the goal of getting the country's sluggish economy back...

Europe’s bloody past rears its ugly head

EU Ferry Biedermann - July 2, 2026.

A nasty row between Ukraine and Poland over a WWII massacre of ethnic Polish civilians is a timely reminder of Europe’s dark past and the...

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