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Iran war widens rift between Trump and European nationalists

EU TA | AP Insight - April 9, 2026.

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, he was eager to pick up where he left off by strengthening ties with...

Even China hopes that the fighting in the Middle East ends soon

China Ian Bremmer - April 9, 2026.

In the past, the conventional wisdom was that a major conflict in the oil-producing heart of the Middle East could badly destabilize China, the world’s...

Another UK-EU reset, another empty promise?

UK Ferry Biedermann - April 9, 2026.

One of the biggest gripes of voters in a wide swathe of Western democracies appears to be the utter fecklessness of politicians – the perception...

The longest hours – What caused the breakthrough that led to the Iran War ceasefire?

Middle East Nawaf Obaid - April 8, 2026.

On 7 April, Islamabad became the last barrier between the Middle East and a war that would have rapidly spiralled beyond anyone’s ability to control.  By...

Three scenarios for post-election Hungary

EU Stephen Holmes - April 8, 2026.

On April 12, Hungarians will vote in an election whose outcome may already be decided—and whose meaning will become clear only after the ballots are...

The marmalade factor: the UK, EU and Trump’s war of choice

UK Harvey Morris - April 8, 2026.

As war continued to rage across the Middle East, some of the UK’s shrillest political voices have been engaged in a bitter battle to preserve...

Can Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China reduce tensions?

China TA | AP Insight - April 7, 2026.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace”...

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