Europe

March 9, 2026

Parliament’s Peril: Fix It or Face the Fallout

Britain’s Palace of Westminster, the iconic seat of democracy, is literally falling apart. With crumbling masonry, rampant asbestos, frequent fires, and sewage leaks, the 19th-century Gothic Revival building risks catastrophe unless MPs

Europe·Opinion

March 3, 2026

EU’s Middle East Dodge: Can It Last?

Europe is trying to cordon itself off from a widening Middle East war, relying on humanitarian cheques, naval patrols and diplomatic silence, but the geography of energy, trade and migration means this

Europe·Opinion

February 22, 2026

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

The Turnberry Agreement, named after the Scottish golf resort where it was finalized in July 2025 between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represents a stark

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026 has once again proven its role as the premier venue for confronting the world’s gravest security challenges. This year, amid the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine,

February 15, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

The US dollar has reigned as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, granting the United States an “exorbitant privilege”, the ability to borrow cheaply, finance deficits effortlessly, and wield geopolitical influence

February 1, 2026

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

The recent conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. Dubbed the “mother of all deals” by European

January 28, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Marseille Votes Under the Shadow of the Drug Trade

The forest-green gates of Orange’s Marseille headquarters are usually open, a familiar sight in a city where the telecoms giant’s name is stitched into everyday life — and even into the stands

January 27, 2026

Europe·Opinion

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

As India marked its 77th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an unusual pair of chief guests: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the

January 26, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

In her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the impending EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “mother of all deals.” She

January 24, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Greenland Grab: The Ice Breaker at Davos

As the crisp alpine air of Davos fills with the murmurs of global elites, the 2026 World Economic Forum was supposed to focus on pressing issues like AI governance, climate resilience, and

January 20, 2026

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the imperative for diversified partnerships, Germany’s engagement with India has ascended to unprecedented levels. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s landmark visit to India

January 19, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Unites Europe in Fury

In a bold escalation of his long-standing fixation on acquiring Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 17, 2026, that he would impose tariffs on eight European nations unless they facilitate

January 18, 2026

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Marine Le Pen, Jordan Bardella, and the Trial That May Decide France’s Far Right

France is about to witness a legal proceeding with political consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. On Tuesday, a court appeal begins that will determine whether Marine Le Pen can realistically

January 12, 2026

Europe·Opinion

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Europe

Parliament’s Peril: Fix It or Face the Fallout

EU’s Middle East Dodge: Can It Last?

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

Marseille Votes Under the Shadow of the Drug Trade

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

Greenland Grab: The Ice Breaker at Davos

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

Trump’s Greenland Ultimatum Unites Europe in Fury

Marine Le Pen, Jordan Bardella, and the Trial That May Decide France’s Far Right

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