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Hail the Deep State – Are political leaders a match for the institutions?

US John Sipher - May 3, 2026.

In the lead-up to the American midterm elections, we are likely to hear the phrase, “Our institutions have failed us.”  The phrase is usually followed by...

What is the impact of Ukraine's attack on oil facilities deep inside Russia?

Eastern Europe TA | AP Insight - May 2, 2026.

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of smoke that can be seen from space and bringing toxic...

The Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown

US TA | AP Insight - May 1, 2026.

When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was questioned by senators during his confirmation hearing about his vision for implementing President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda,...

Beijing sets a price for European sanctions

EU Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - May 1, 2026.

When, on 24 April, China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven European military-industrial companies for "arms sales to Taiwan", the reactions in Brussels...

The contrast between The Art of the Deal and The Art of War

US Stephen S. Roach - May 1, 2026.

Rumor has it that last year, US President Donald Trump delayed his so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement by a day, to April 2, because he...

Bigger defense budgets are not enough to secure Europe

EU Paolo Surico - April 30, 2026.

After years of underinvestment, Europe is finally beginning to increase defense spending. Few have put the stakes more bluntly than former NATO Secretary-General George Robertson, who...

Attack on national pride - Russian Victory Day parade without military equipment

Russia TA | AP Insight - April 29, 2026.

Russia’s traditional parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II will take place next week without tanks, missiles and other military equipment,...

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