EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
Europe is accelerating its efforts in the Arctic amid growing competition from Russia, China, and the United States to secure strategic and economic advantages
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What If Houthi Forces Seize the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait?
The Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway between Yemen and Djibouti, connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It is a critical hub for global shipping, espe
European firms remain dangerously exposed to Chinese supply chain disruptions despite EU self-reliance efforts.
A China specialist told POLITICO that the lack of preparation among European businesses is „quite shocking,” noting that firms are not stockpiling goods or dive
Mark Carney Proposes Strategic Economic Partnership Between Canada and Europe
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is advocating for a deeper economic alliance with the European Union. Speaking in Toronto, Carney suggested that Cana
Canada Eyes Deeper Ties With European Union
Mark Carney has addressed recent speculation regarding Canada’s diplomatic future with the European Union. The former central banker clarified Ottawa’s stance o
Europe’s Hidden Trade Advantage
Slow and Steady Wins the Negotiation In April 2026, outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, a quiet but significant shift in trade st
Donald Trump Announces End to 15% Tariff on Irish Whiskey at Irish Open
President Donald Trump used the closing ceremony of the Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg to announce that the United States will drop
EU Seeks Deeper Ties with Canada in Defense and Resources
The European Union is pushing for stronger economic and security links with Canada, targeting areas from defense cooperation to critical raw materials. Brussels
Ship Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Amid Diplomatic Tensions
A vessel transiting the critical Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile on Sunday. The impact sparked a fire aboard the ship, forcing the cre
A dignified life remains a distant dream for many Iranian families
In Iran, families across the country are facing worsening living conditions with little hope of improvement in the near future. Economic strain, driven by inter
Reunite Britain with EU Customs Union, Says George Osborne
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has warned that the nation’s economy has „fallen off a cliff” since Brexit, urging a swift return to the European Union’s cu
Bangladesh's Strategic Gamble: Can It Escape Subcontracting Without Losing Flexibility?
Bangladesh faces a critical decision as it attempts to move beyond its role as a low-cost manufacturing hub. The country risks trading strategic autonomy for a