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US midterms and the global right-wing drift

Politics Ferry Biedermann - June 18, 2026.

European leaders, just told by the American president who’s the boss at the G7 summit in Evian, must be hoping that Donald Trump’s wings will...

Defending Europe's eastern flank at the center of the Germany and Poland defence deal

EU TA | AP Insight - June 17, 2026.

Germany and Poland signed a new defense agreement on Wednesday, putting aside their complicated past to strengthen European military cooperation amid heightened tensions with Russia...

The limits of European military autonomy

EU Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 17, 2026.

Renault's entry into military drone production and Italy's approval of the Leonardo-Baykar joint venture are not two separate defence deals; they mark a new phase...

Implementation of the US-Iran peace deal fraught with many risks

Middle East Mohamed A. El-Erian - June 17, 2026.

Sunday’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is an important step forward. After months of open hostilities that have exacted...

UK artist’s death is a reminder of why national treasures matter

UK Harvey Morris - June 17, 2026.

The death of British artist David Hockney at the age of 88 marked the loss of one of those rare individuals who had risen to...

Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector

Energy TA | AP Insight - June 16, 2026.

The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region billions of dollars, if it doesn't diversify sources of energy...

Will the Iran peace deal put the US and Israel on a collision course?

Middle East Shlomo Ben-Ami - June 16, 2026.

The ceasefire that was reportedly just agreed between the United States and Iran reflects US President Donald Trump’s desperation to escape the quagmire that he...

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