Day: June 25, 2026

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A Growing Rift Across The Atlantic Raises Questions About NATO’s Future

For decades, the transatlantic alliance has been one of the pillars of the international security system. Built on shared interests, common values, and mutual defense commitments, the relationship between the United States and Europe survived Cold War tensions, regional conflicts, financial crises, and political disagreements. Today, however, that partnership appears […]

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Starmer Begone: Another Dud Leaves Number 10

It is one of the most remarkable ways to fall from grace.  Leading British Labour to a deceptively crushing victory over diddling, muddling, decrepit fools.  Asserting a period of stable rule, if not exactly dull then at least reliable after several stints of lunacy under the Conservatives gone to the […]

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France’s Main Challenge?

France’s economy has hit an unexpected pause at the start of 2026, raising fresh concerns about the country’s ability to maintain even modest growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment. According to INSEE, the country’s gross domestic product showed zero growth in the first quarter – an outcome that caught many […]

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US Waives Iran Sanctions

The United States has taken a significant step toward easing tensions in the Middle East by granting Iran a temporary 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of negotiations under a newly established peace framework. The move comes as Washington and Tehran attempt to transform a fragile interim understanding into […]