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...
Mohamed Ziane: From System Insider to the Prisoner the Regime No Longer Wants to Hear – By Isaac Hammouch
A Man from the Heart of the Institutions Mohamed Ziane’s destiny is all the more singular because it does not resemble that of a...
Elections in Morocco: Can We Finally Move Beyond the “200-Dirham Note” Democracy? By Isaac Hammouch
When Money Enters the Polling Booth, Voting Freedom RecedesEvery representative democracy relies on an elementary principle: citizens must be able to freely choose the...
Europe Is Losing Control of Its Migration Policy
For more than a decade, the European Union has struggled to develop a coherent and credible migration policy. Despite repeated promises of comprehensive reform,...
Isaac Hammouch – Ceuta: The Unanswered Questions Behind the Exodus of Thousands of Moroccans
Thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within hours, under circumstances that continue to raise questions. Between social...
Isaac Hammouch: The “Lekjaa Syndrome”: How the Moroccan State Confiscates Democracy
As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of Fouzi Lekjaa being pre-designated for the premiership are swelling. Behind the meteoric rise of the...
The Kurdish Question Returns: Could Iran’s Kurdish Forces Become the Hidden Variable in a Wider Regional War?
For decades, Iran’s Kurdish armed movements existed on the margins of Middle Eastern security calculations. They were persistent enough to frustrate Tehran, resilient enough...
Ali Lmrabet Free: A Sign of an Evolving Morocco? Op-Ed by Isaac Hammouch
The Ali Lmrabet case deserves careful consideration. Not because it definitively closes the debate on freedom of expression in Morocco, but because it could...
Ideological Imperatives and Tactical Confrontation: The Evolution of Iranian Anti-Zionism and the Collapse of Diplomatic Safeguards
Introduction: The Ideological Core of Iran’s Anti-Israel DoctrineUnderstanding the contemporary geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East requires examining one of the Islamic Republic of...
The New Moroccan Passport in Tifinagh: A Strong Symbol of the Recognition of the Amazigh Language
Morocco continues to take new steps in recognizing and valorizing its cultural diversity. The recent appearance of Tifinagh, the official alphabet of the Amazigh...
Death of Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Builder of Modern Qatar
DOHA — Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away at the age of 74, Qatar's official news agency announced. A major...