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The End of an Era? EU’s Special Trade Relationship with Israel in Jeopardy

The European Union's proposal to revoke tariff preferences for Israel could mark the beginning of the end for the special trade relationship the two have enjoyed for decades. The...

Beijing’s Blame Game: China Accuses Philippines After Forcing Collision

In a classic case of a blame game, China is accusing the Philippines of a "deliberate ramming" after...

Doha’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Summit Turns Tables on Israel

Qatar has executed a diplomatic masterstroke, turning a direct threat from Israel into an opportunity to showcase its...

Israel’s Internal Politics: Was the Doha Strike a Netanyahu Power Play?

Beyond its strategic implications, the Israeli strike in Doha can also be viewed through the lens of Israel's...

Path to a Ceasefire Clears as Israel Accepts US-Backed Deal

The path to a ceasefire in Gaza has cleared considerably after Israel officially accepted a U.S.-backed deal. A...

“Europe is Right There”: Trump Justifies Push for EU to Lead on Ukraine

Citing geographical proximity, President Donald Trump has justified his push for European nations to take the lead in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, stating...

Retribution for Cluster Bomb: Israel Justifies Severity of Yemen Strikes

The Israeli government is justifying the severity of its strikes on Yemen by pointing directly to the Houthis' use of a cluster bomb warhead....

A Tense Fortnight: World Awaits Outcome of Trump’s Ukraine Deadline

A tense fortnight of diplomacy has begun as the world awaits the outcome of President Donald Trump's deadline on the Ukraine war. The U.S....

Hope, Hedging, and High Stakes: Inside the White House’s Ukraine Strategy

The White House's current strategy on Ukraine is a complex mix of hope, hedging, and high-stakes diplomacy. It is simultaneously pushing for a best-case...

A ‘Game-Changing’ Proposal: Trump-Putin Summit Details Prompt European Action

New details emerging from the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska are prompting a strong reaction from Europe. According to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, the...

What Does Putin Want? The Central Question of the Alaska Summit

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the central and most pressing question is simple: What does Putin want? The...