Europe’s Energy Déjà Vu: War in the Middle East Hits Close to Home
Europe’s latest energy scare is not a replay of 2022, but the ghosts of that crisis are back in the room as war in the Middle East sends oil and gas prices
Today: Mar 11, 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
Record Crude Jump: When “Maximum Pressure” Backfires on Prices
The recent surge in crude oil prices represents one of the most dramatic market shocks in recent memory. Benchmark WTI crude has rocketed past $90 per barrel, hitting levels not seen since
Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
For nearly a quarter-century, Texas allowed undocumented students brought to the U.S. as children to pay the same in-state college tuition rates as other residents. That changed almost overnight. In a swift
Meloni, Macron, and the Future of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tug-of-War
The debate over whether to recognize a Palestinian state has once again divided Western capitals, as Europe grapples with the fallout of the ongoing war in Gaza. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
India Takes the Driver’s Seat in a Fractured World Order
In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition, few nations are navigating the international order with as much calculated poise as India. From sanctions pressure to trade reform, from delicate diplomacy with China
Isolation Makes Nations Weaker
As anti-immigration rhetoric surges across Europe and the United States, it is vital that we look beyond fearmongering and examine what is really at stake. The narrative that human mobility is a
No Deal in Sight as EU Confronts China on Trade and Ukraine
As European and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in Beijing on July 24 to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, expectations for a breakthrough in China-EU relations remain low. Despite months of
Poland Emerges as Big Winner in EU’s Record €1.8 Trillion Budget Proposal
The European Commission has unveiled its ambitious €1.8 trillion post-2027 budget proposal, sparking immediate debate across the bloc as member states tally up their expected gains and losses. Poland is the clear
India Gearing Up to Become the World’s Next Energy Powerhouse; Here’s How
Held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Urja Varta 2025 was more than just another industry conference. It was a declaration of intent—India’s firm statement that it is ready to
Europe Sharpens its Trade Arsenal as Trump Turns Up the Heat
The European Union is preparing for an economic showdown with Washington, unveiling plans for a fresh wave of retaliatory tariffs that could hit €72 billion worth of U.S. goods. The move marks
The Philippines Is Ground Zero for Chinese Disinformation Wars
When former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March under an International Criminal Court warrant, his political machinery did not mobilize in the streets—it mobilized online. Within hours, a tidal wave of
Netherlands Weighs Converting Retired Trains into Mobile Military Hospitals
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is exploring plans to convert decommissioned trains into mobile hospitals capable of transporting and treating wounded soldiers, according to reports in the Netherlands. The proposal, still in
