Making America Blue Again
The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political upset, with Democrats securing control of Congress after unexpected victories in several Republican strongholds.
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Pentagon to Livestream First U.S. Military Execution in Over 65 Years
A planned livestreamed execution revives capital punishment debates, while appeals could still delay Hasan’s death.
France and Germany’s Push to Reform the EU’s Foreign Policy – Why Europe Finally Needs to Become a Global Power
France and Germany are pushing for reforms to the EU's fragmented foreign policy system before the year is out. Whether they succeed will test whether Europe…
Is the Beautiful Game (and the world) losing in Beauty? Lessons from the World Cup.
Spain lifted the trophy. But was Donald Trump the real winner? The tournament showed power increasingly goes unchallenged, and too few dare raise their voices.
The Fate of The American Ideal
For 250 years, the United States exported the promise of its own founding document: people everywhere have the right to govern themselves. Now, on the Declaration's…
Finland’s President has a Strong Swing in Global Affairs.
Alexander Stubb, from a small nation of 5.6 million, leverages his friendship with Donald Trump to amplify influence in today's shifting global order
The 2026 US National Defence Strategy: America’s Strategic Retreat or Strategic Reordering?
The Pentagon’s new strategy shifts from global dominance to selective deterrence, prioritising China and alliances, while raising doubts over resources, coherence, and long-term strategic sustainability.
Trump Era, Trumperator?
This guest op-ed examines the Trump administration’s strategic framework for preserving American hegemony within an increasingly fractured and multi-imperial geopolitical landscape.
A History of Iranian Regime Change, and Where We Are Headed
The US-Israeli decapitation strategy against Iran has proven fruitless, as the Islamic Republic’s inbuilt institutional resilience ensures systemic survival amidst the 2026 hostilities.
The Gravity of Shadows: Sensing the Great Trade Realignment
The 2026 EU-India trade deal signals a shift toward multipolar Realpolitik. India emerges as a neutral hub, prioritising strategic autonomy over traditional alliances.