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Switzerland’s EU Market Deal Rekindles Brexit-Era Tensions
New bilateral framework echoes UK’s post-Brexit struggles over sovereignty, regulation, and migration Switzerland’s ongoing negotiations to preserve its privileged access to the European Union’s single market are once again shining a spotlight on the complex, and often controversial, relationship between…
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AI and the Illusion of Urgency: The Second-Mover Advantage
In a high-risk, high-uncertainty landscape, moving slower might just be the smarter strategy As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, a powerful narrative has taken root across industries, governments, and boardrooms: act fast or fall behind. Tech leaders issue…
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Forging Europe’s Shield: Spain’s Indra at the Forefront of Hard Power Revival
As Spain ramps up defence spending, state-backed Indra pivots from radar specialist to Europe’s next defence contender In recent years, Spain has emerged as a pivotal battleground in Europe’s quest to strengthen its military capabilities. Long criticized within NATO circles…
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A Year in the Balance: Assessing Keir Starmer’s First Anniversary
Labour leader’s hallmark achievements and pending challenges as he marks 12 months in office As Keir Starmer approaches the first anniversary of his tenure as Labour leader, the political landscape of the United Kingdom stands at a crossroads. Once viewed…
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The Art of Coercion: MAGA Doctrine in US Diplomacy
How ‘America First’ tactics have transformed international relations into a game of high-stakes leverage In recent years, the United States has witnessed a seismic shift in its approach to diplomacy under the banner of the Make America Great Again (MAGA)…
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Shadows Over Italy’s Banks
Battles for Transparency and the Ominous Fall of Generali’s Emblem from Hadid Tower Over the past decade, Italy’s banking sector has faced a series of upheavals—non‑performing loans, corporate scandals, and shaken public confidence. Yet perhaps no event has captured the…
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Starmer’s Welfare U-Turn: Climbdown Eases Revolt, But Costs Loom
Facing Party Rebellion, UK Prime Minister Dilutes Reform Plan at Political and Fiscal Expense UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has agreed to scale back key elements of his controversial welfare reform package, in a last-minute move aimed at averting…
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Trump’s Iran-Israel Stance Reveals the Myth of U.S. Retreat
Despite Rhetoric, Trump’s Actions Underscore America’s Enduring Global Role As tensions erupted into open conflict between Iran and Israel this year, the swift and decisive reaction from former U.S. President Donald Trump caught many by surprise—particularly those who had long…
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Italy in Transit Turmoil: Trains Delayed, Flights Grounded
Nationwide Transportation Chaos Fuels Political Storm as Infrastructure Minister Faces Calls to Resign Italy is facing a transportation crisis of unprecedented proportions, with train delays, flight cancellations, and widespread infrastructure failures bringing the country’s mobility to a virtual standstill. The…
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Orbán Steers Clear of Clash with von der Leyen as LGBTQI+ Parade Takes Place in Budapest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Softens Rhetoric Amid EU Tensions While Pride March Fills the Capital In a surprising display of political restraint, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has avoided direct confrontation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU…
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