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The biggest shift of the global balance of power after the Cold War

Politics Ian Bremmer - May 7, 2026.

The US-Israeli war with Iran has done much more than destabilize the Middle East, trigger a surge in energy and other prices, and disrupt the...

Europe watches as Trump and Xi thrash out their interests

Politics Ferry Biedermann - May 7, 2026.

One of the more puzzling aspects of the upcoming meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump is why it is taking...

France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz

Middle East TA | AP Insight - May 6, 2026.

France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea in preparation for a potential French-British mission in...

Between the status quo and escalation - which outcome in the Gulf is best?

Middle East Nouriel Roubini - May 6, 2026.

After decapitating the Iranian regime and bombing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions for 40 days, the Trump administration has failed to secure a surrender and...

Saudi Arabia is no longer a stabiliser of the oil market

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 6, 2026.

For thirty years, economists used a single term when discussing Saudi Arabia in the oil market: swing producer. It was the only country with enough spare...

UK parties need reminding that all politics is local

UK Harvey Morris - May 6, 2026.

The outcome of local elections rarely merits the adjective ‘historic’. But the results of this week’s voting in a range of UK constituencies look set...

Government collapse returns Romania to a state of political instability

EU TA | AP Insight - May 5, 2026.

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapsed Tuesday after lawmakers voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, less than a year after he was sworn in, triggering fresh turmoil...

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