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The Great Unraveling: France’s Political Fabric Tears Further

France's political fabric is continuing its great unraveling, with the latest tear being the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. His government's collapse is not just another political event, but a sign that the very threads holding the republic's governance together are snapping. For years, the fabric of French politics has been under strain from economic pressure, social division, and political fragmentation. The loss...

The Technocrats’ Challenge: Can a Government of Independents Rule Gaza?

The proposal for a government of "independents (technocrats)" to rule Gaza is a cornerstone of the new peace deal, but it also presents an immense challenge. The success of this new body will depend on its ability to navigate a treacherous political landscape and deliver tangible improvements to the lives of Gazans. The first challenge will be legitimacy. The new government will need to gain...

The Insider’s View: What Peace Research Institutes Say About Trump

While the public speculates, the world of peace research institutes provides a more academic and sober analysis of Nobel Peace Prize contenders. The view...

Trump’s Peace Plan: A Lifeline for Gaza, A Death Knell for Hamas?

The 20-point peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump is being viewed as both a potential lifeline for the devastated Gaza Strip and...

Ukraine Alleges Russian Drones Flew Over Poland, Highlighting NATO Risks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a grave allegation that Russian drones flew over Poland on September 10, a claim that, if verified, highlights...

Israel’s Leader to World: Your Condemnation is Private Praise

In one of the most striking claims of his UN address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that the world leaders who publicly condemn...

A Calculated Risk: Trump Gambles with India Partnership to Isolate Russia

President Donald Trump is taking a calculated risk, gambling his country's strategic partnership with India in a high-stakes bid to economically isolate Russia. His...

A Tale of Two Policies: EU Supports Palestinian Authority While Sanctioning Israel

The European Union's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a tale of two distinct policies, highlighted by its latest proposal. While moving to sanction...

From Paper Claim to Physical Clash: Shoal Dispute Escalates

A dispute that began with a paper claim has escalated into a physical clash at sea, after Chinese and Philippine ships collided on Tuesday....

The War Comes Home: Hamas’s Political Elite No Longer Safe in Exile

For the political elite of Hamas, the war in Gaza has always been something they could manage from a comfortable distance, residing in the...

Israel’s Government Agrees: A Full Deal to End the War is Acceptable

The Israeli government has reached an agreement: a full deal to end the war in Gaza is acceptable. A senior official announced this consensus,...

No Confidence: Ishiba Quits as Party and Public Support Evaporates

Facing a collapse of support from both his party and the public, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation. The move comes...

The End of the American Century? A New Alliance Signals a New Era

The American Century may be drawing to a close, and a new era is being signaled by a powerful alliance in the East. The...

Beijing’s Oil Presence Challenges Taiwan’s Sovereignty

New research has confirmed that China is actively conducting oil and gas operations within Taiwan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Analysts are calling this a...