Europe’s Strategic Illusion in Hormuz
The EU’s response to the developments in the Strait of Hormuz is a telling example of the EU’s foreign policy…
The Fault Lines That End Modern Wars
People frequently assume that the wars are won or lost on the battlefield. Armies advance, enemies retreat, and one side…
Italy Votes on Justice: Meloni’s Referendum and the Future of the Judiciary
Italy heads into a pivotal constitutional moment on March 22 and 23, 2026, as voters are called to decide on…
The Death of Umberto Bossi and the End of an Era for the Italian Right
VARESE: The passing of Umberto Bossi marks more than the death of a political figure. It closes a chapter in…
CPAC Hungary 2026: Rise of a Conservative International
BUDAPEST: In March 2026, Budapest once again positioned itself at the centre of a growing global conservative movement as it…
When Allies Sit Out : NATO’s Refusal Is a Test of American Leadership, Not Its Limits
There’s a certain melodrama in the way observers have reacted to NATO’s refusal to join the United States in its…
Why China and Russia Back Iran Against Israel and the U.S.
When Iran confronts Israel and the United States, it does not stand alone. Behind Tehran’s defiance lies the quiet but…
The Strait of Hormuz: Why the World Cannot Afford Iranian Control
Few waterways embody the fragility of global order as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. At its narrowest, just 21…
How the Epstein Scandal Threatens Institutional Credibility
Democracies rarely collapse in spectacular fashion. They do not usually fall when laws are broken or when scandals erupt. Democracies…
Voting Without a Card, But Not Without a System
In the general election in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015, I walked into my polling station in stark deviation of…
