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May 7, 2026

A hatred normalised: antisemitism in Britain

Antisemitism in BritainLuxury goods industry performanceAmerican vs European brand strategies
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May 6, 2026

Trailer: Checks and Balance

American PoliticsPolitical AnalysisDemocratic Institutions
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May 6, 2026

On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in

German politics and coalition government challengesUS-Germany diplomatic relationsNATO troop deployments and defense strategy
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May 5, 2026

Naval piercing: strait shooting in Iran war

Iran-US military tensionsStrait of Hormuz blockadeProject Freedom naval initiative
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May 4, 2026

Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech

Defense technology disruptionMilitary AI integrationAutonomous weapons systems
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May 1, 2026

Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire implementationHezbollah military and political weakeningLebanese government sovereignty efforts
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Apr 30, 2026

Drill pickle: oil prices still misjudge shock

Oil price volatility and market dynamicsStrait of Hormuz closure impactStrategic petroleum reserve depletion
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Apr 29, 2026

Power ranges: AI faces supply crunch

AI Supply Chain ShortagesGPU Manufacturing BottlenecksData Center Construction Delays
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Apr 28, 2026

The regal has landed: can Charles boost US bond?

UK-US diplomatic relationsElectric vehicle market transformationJapanese automotive industry decline
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Apr 27, 2026

Security banquet: queries over Trump protection

Presidential security and Secret Service protocolsGerman military modernization strategyNATO defense spending targets
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Apr 24, 2026

An explosion still echoing: Chernobyl at 40

Nuclear safety protocolsSoviet political culture and secrecyInternational nuclear oversight
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Apr 23, 2026

Bringing the House down: our American midterms model

US Midterm Elections 2022Political Forecasting ModelsGerrymandering and Redistricting
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Apr 22, 2026

White hat, black box: AI’s next chapter

AI Safety and SecurityCybersecurity VulnerabilitiesAI Model Release Strategies
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Apr 21, 2026

Mac daddy: Apple’s new boss

Apple CEO succession planningAI strategy in consumer technologyHardware vs software competitive advantages
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Apr 20, 2026

Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship

US-Iran Military ConfrontationStrait of Hormuz BlockadeNuclear Facility Security
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Apr 17, 2026

Inside Caracas: Venezuela after Maduro

Venezuelan political transitionU.S. foreign policy in Latin AmericaDemocratic opposition movements
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Apr 16, 2026

Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?

Israel-Lebanon peace negotiationsHezbollah disarmamentIranian proxy influence
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Apr 15, 2026

Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect

Iran-America conflict impact on food securityGlobal fertilizer supply chain disruptionEl Niño climate predictions and food production
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Apr 14, 2026

Shipping forecast: will America’s blockade work?

US-Iran diplomatic relationsNaval blockade strategyEnergy market disruption
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Apr 13, 2026

To Viktor, no spoils: Hungary’s new start

Hungarian election resultsViktor Orban defeatEU sanctions and aid suspension
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