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America’s gambler-in-chief is staking global disaster
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America’s gambler-in-chief is staking global disaster
November 13, 2026

Christmas is coming early, with Trump promising good news of peace soon, not just in Ukraine but also with Iran.

Iran-U.S. talks are underway. But don’t get your hopes too high
November 12, 2026

Key to a deal being had is if Trump can make a concrete gesture. But will he?

Iran-U.S. talks are underway. But don’t get your hopes too high
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The number of Muslims in Europe has exploded by more than 16 million so far this century
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The number of Muslims in Europe has exploded by more than 16 million so far this century
November 11, 2026

Perhaps in terms of percentage, the most profound and striking transformation has taken place in the countries of Northern Europe.

Are Trump’s and Netanyahu’s defeats a bad sign for European populists?
November 10, 2026

A more pragmatic stance toward Israel seems to make more sense, today, for European populist parties.

Are Trump’s and Netanyahu’s defeats a bad sign for European populists?
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Israel has become a political liability for Trump
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Israel has become a political liability for Trump
November 8, 2026

Washington’s unconditional commitment to Tel Aviv is increasingly damaging the Republican Party’s relationship with American voters.

The Israeli electoral dispute and the future of Zionism
November 4, 2026

Important figures of international Zionism have already broken with Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli electoral dispute and the future of Zionism
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Iran-U.S.: diplomacy at the top, shooting underneath
Security
Iran-U.S.: diplomacy at the top, shooting underneath
November 3, 2026

Iran is diversifying big time – not counting only on the overland corridors to Pakistan, subjected to U.S. secondary sanctions.

The ground on which Europe stands is shaking
November 3, 2026

European Commission proposing 81% increase in annual contributions to EU budget by member states for next year.

The ground on which Europe stands is shaking
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