Day: February 26, 2026

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As Money Runs Out And Strategies Collide, The EU’s Internal Divisions Overshadow Transatlantic Tensions

For decades, the Franco-German partnership has been described as the “engine of Europe”. In Munich, that engine looked stalled. And what emerged from three days of speeches, panels and corridor diplomacy was not primarily a widening gulf between Europe and the United States. Instead, it was the deepening fractures within […]

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Thousands Rally In Lyon After Killing Of Far-Right Activist Shakes France

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Lyon on Saturday following the killing of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, whose death last week has intensified political tensions across France. Authorities estimate that approximately 3,200 people took part in the march, which was marked by heavy police presence, masked participants, and […]

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Iran’s Strategic Balancing Act In Difficult Times

Iran is navigating a period of heightened internal and external pressures with a combination of strategic foresight and pragmatic governance. Over the past week, student gatherings at universities in Tehran and Mashhad have drawn attention, but a closer analysis suggests these events are part of a broader, more complex political […]

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Nuclear Lines Crossed: Why Talk Of Arming Ukraine With Atomic Weapons Could Reshape The Global Order

Reports emerging from diplomatic circles suggest that officials in the United Kingdom and France are considering expanding nuclear guarantees to Ukraine, potentially including the deployment of nuclear assets on Ukrainian territory. Even if framed as a defensive or deterrent measure, the very discussion signals a dramatic shift in European security […]