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There are no “ironclad” defence commitments, even within the EU

EU Ferry Biedermann - June 26, 2025.

Europe’s defences don’t just suffer from an American or NATO problem, they’re much more fatally undermined by a European problem. That is the takeaway not...

Awaiting Beijing's response to Taiwan's tough talk

China Ian Bremmer - July 6, 2025.

China has been squeezing Taiwan for years. Chinese President Xi Jinping has made the island’s unification with the mainland a key pillar of his nationalist...

Trump is undermining one of America’s crown jewels

US Anne O. Krueger - June 25, 2025.

US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University and its international students have shocked the world, not just because of their crudeness but also because...

The cash brokers have become the masters of life in Gaza

Middle East TA | AP Insight - July 11, 2025.

After most of the banks in Gaza closed in the early days of the war, those with large reserves of cash suddenly had immense power....

CIA director confirms Iran's nuclear program has suffered a monumental setback

Middle East TA | AP Insight - July 1, 2025.

According to the CIA director, the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities are a setback for Tehran's nuclear program for an extended period. His arguments,...

“One Big Beautiful Bill” - When Ideology Trumps Economic Interests

US Dani Rodrik - July 9, 2025.

Among the disasters of US President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” one is particularly stinging for political economists. The bill radically phases out the...

People must be central to any peace deal

Eastern Europe Oleksandra Matviichuk - June 15, 2025.

Since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States has played a key role in the war. Its assistance, though often delayed...

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