Managed Votes: Why Russia’s Duma Polls Will Offer Little Insight into Public Sentiment
Russia’s Sept. parliamentary votes are tightly managed: blocked opposition, controlled parties, electronic voting and incentives will shape a predetermined outcome.
Control of the Bab el‑Mandeb: Tactical Gain for the Houthis, Strategic Dilemma for Yemen
Houthi capture of Bab el‑Mandeb shifts regional leverage but risks eroding the group's political legitimacy inside Yemen.
Canada’s Push for EU Associate Status Signals Strategic Realignment
Canada moves to pursue an EU associate membership as a hedge against rising tensions with the United States and to deepen ties with Europe and the Pacific.
Banking scandal engulfs Brazil’s institutions as election looms
A vast Banco Master probe ties banker Daniel Vorcaro to payments across politics and the judiciary, complicating Brazil's election campaign.
Mladić’s Funeral Reopens Wounds and Reveals Deep Divisions in the Balkans
The burial of Ratko Mladić in Serbia with military honours has reignited tensions and underscored unresolved issues of justice in the Balkans.
UK ban targets E1 settlement as risks to West Bank geography and rights mount
The UK has banned imports from settlements amid rapid advances on the E1 project, raising concerns over West Bank fragmentation and Palestinian displacement.
AfD’s Breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt and the Political Fault Lines It Reveals
The AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, the CDU collapsed and German politics faces renewed fragmentation and pressure ahead of more state votes.
SCO at 25: A Stage for Separate Agendas, Not Collective Strategy
At its 25th summit in Bishkek the SCO generated bilateral deals and messages, but failed to present a unified platform on key disputes.
Gloria Steinem’s Life: A Six-Decade Campaign for Gender Equality
Gloria Steinem, a leading feminist journalist and organiser, died aged 92 after six decades of activism that reshaped women's public life.
Local Networks Lead Relief as Nepal–Tibet Border Faces Long Recovery
Community networks are organising rescue and recovery after catastrophic floods along the Nepal–Tibet border, even as infrastructure and lives remain devastated.
Governments’ Borrowing Pushes Bond Yields to New Heights
Global bond yields climb as large government and corporate borrowing raises long-term interest costs, squeezing fiscal room for spending.
Death of Ratko Mladić Reopens Wounds and Divides in Bosnia
Ratko Mladić’s death in The Hague prison revives unresolved memories of war, denial and stalled reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian E‑commerce Hubs, Hitting Consumers and Supply Lines
Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses serving Wildberries and Ozon, damaging consumer deliveries and straining Russian logistics and political pressure.
When Disasters Stack: Recovery Gaps Deepen Toll in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Consecutive floods in Nepal and Sri Lanka expose a 'recovery gap' that amplifies damage when communities have not yet rebuilt.
Canada halts talks and retaliates after US imposes sweeping tariffs
Canada suspended trade talks after US Section 338 tariffs on $28bn took effect; Ottawa vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation amid rising domestic and political pressure.
UK print coverage of Jason Arday: scale, themes and consequences
Analysis of print coverage after Jason Arday’s resignation and death, the volume of articles, recurring themes and calls for a press inquiry.
California’s Ballot on a Billionaire Wealth Levy Tests Political Power and Public Mood
California voters will decide a one-off 5% wealth tax on billionaires, amid heavy spending by tech donors and wider global debates on inequality.
Iran: The Invisible Supreme Leader and the Republic of the Generals – Opinion by Isaac Hammouch
Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates his power at the heart of an Islamic Republic transforming into a military and security fortressSince ascending to the position of...