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Italian money and settlements in the West Bank: The ‘Christians for Israel’ case
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Italian money and settlements in the West Bank: The ‘Christians for Israel’ case
October 23, 2026

An incident that took place in Italy deserves careful consideration, because it demonstrates the close relationship between Israel and the political institutions of European countries.

Chaos in Albania: Popular struggle or color revolution?
October 23, 2026

The protesters cannot be dismissed as members of some particular social segment, being instead a cross-party movement from all sectors of society.

Chaos in Albania: Popular struggle or color revolution?
Society
Under the (Persian) volcano
World
Under the (Persian) volcano
October 22, 2026

Iran and Russia, both sanctioned to oblivion, are indeed in synch like never before, coordinating everything on a shared front.

Saudi airport bombing is a stark reminder of MbS’s fragile hold on power
October 20, 2026

Mohammed bin Salman is learning a lot about being a leader, although it is the Houthis who are giving him the lessons.

Saudi airport bombing is a stark reminder of MbS’s fragile hold on power
World
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BRICS and the limits of collective action in the Middle East
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BRICS and the limits of collective action in the Middle East
October 20, 2026

Without becoming official, BRICS’ role in resolving conflicts remains reduced.

Italy is at war with Russia, the State Attorney General’s office says
October 19, 2026

If the State considers itself to be at war, why does it not state so where the Constitution requires it to do so?

Italy is at war with Russia, the State Attorney General’s office says
World
How Turkish-Azeri relations really work: The ‘One Nation, Two States’ narrative and the rivalry beneath it
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How Turkish-Azeri relations really work: The ‘One Nation, Two States’ narrative and the rivalry beneath it
October 19, 2026

The realities obscured by the “One Nation” narrative intersect with broader imperialist power struggles, extending from the energy resources of the Caspian Basin to the trade routes of Eurasia.

Exclusive: What’s really happening at the Iran-Pakistan border
October 19, 2026

There’s no way to fight the Empire without bypassing its control of the international financial system.

Exclusive: What’s really happening at the Iran-Pakistan border
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