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We’ve investigated many tax avoidance schemes. None of them had any technical merit – indeed many were closer to tax evasion than tax avoidance. All of the schemes, without exception, should have been disclosed to HMRC under DOTAS – the rules requiring up-front disclosure of tax avoidance schemes. None of them were. The whole point […]| Tax Policy Associates Ltd
Less than five months after the parliamentary elections, Portugal’s municipal vote revealed an entrenched two-party system, a setback for the far right, and new challenges for the left. The post Portuguese Municipal Elections: An Inexorable Drift to the Right? appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
Despite earlier successes in European and regional elections, the Czech left failed once again to re-enter parliament. The STAČILO! coalition missed the 5% threshold, leaving the political landscape firmly dominated by the right-wing populist ANO, led by former prime minister Andrej Babiš. The post Czech Elections 2025: Once Again, the Left Fails to Enter Parliament appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
Seventeen years after the palace’s fall, Nepal’s fragile republic faces another reckoning. The September uprising revealed a generation’s anger and the unfulfilled promises of democracy. The post Nepal’s Republic in Crisis: After the Streets Erupted appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
The EU’s next long-term budget will shape Europe until 2034. Katy Wiese from the European Environmental Bureau argues that the current proposal risks deepening austerity and inequality instead of leading towards a fair, just, and democratic future. The post The EU Budget After 2027: What Kind of Europe Are We Building? appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
The emergence of a new left party in the UK is marked by challenges and internal divisions. Read more in this analysis by Vladimir Bortun, political scientist and lecturer at the University of Oxford, and regular contributor to transform!. The post Your Party, Our Party, Their Party? appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
Syria’s first parliamentary elections since Assad’s fall are set for 5 October – however, the rushed and shambolic process seems designed to consolidate power rather than enable democracy. The post Syria’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections: An Authoritarian Reset? appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
Within a historically short period, capitalist society has generated enormous wealth but also caused profound ecological degradation and threats to survival. Yet the capitalist market economy is incapable of resolving the problems it has created or of securing a liveable environment. The post Climate Destruction – The Irresponsibility of Capitalist Societies appeared first on transform!europe.| transform!europe
In this guest article, Tom Hoyland considers the parallels between mass-produced wartime corvettes and today’s uncrewed systems as a means to increase anti-submarine effect. The North Atlantic has always been a brutal arena for naval warfare, a vast, unforgiving expanse where submarines lurk and convoys fought for survival. Today, with Russian undersea activity increasing, the […] The post Echoes of the Flower-class corvettes – Royal Navy’s plans to increase anti-submarine warfare mas...| Navy Lookout
Charlie Kirk was a great man. He aimed to change the hearts and minds of millions of young people towards Christ and conservatism, employing nothing other than his voice and intellectual curiosity to foster free speech and open debate with those who disagreed with him. For this, he was brutally murdered in front of nearly […]| The Chicago Thinker
Markets work when buyers are well informed. The European Union’s A–G label family is a long-running, quietly radical lesson in how to make that true for everyday decisions.| Raphael's workbench
Trade optimism around the Trump-Xi summit anchored markets, but UK fiscal concerns, Russian oil sanctions, and softer US inflation created diverging currency moves throughout the volatile week.| Learn Forex Trading With Babypips.com
What’s up with the market whiplash these days? One day, prices are soaring because of geopolitical fear; the next, they crash on hopes of a truce. Here’s the latest on the trade drama between the U.S. and China.| Learn Forex Trading With Babypips.com
With official U.S. data releases pushed back, markets are eager to learn about the economy’s performance over the past month. Here’s what to expect in the upcoming CPI report.| Learn Forex Trading With Babypips.com
Returning to Aotearoa after half a year in the occupied West Bank, Cole Martin says a peace deal that fails to address the root causes — and ignores the brutal reality of life for Palestinians — is no peace deal at all. COMMENTARY: By Cole Martin A ceasefire in Gaza last week brought scenes reminiscent| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Israel and the West pretend they want a real peace in Israel-Palestine yet the Israelis have beaten unconscious the man most likely to help realise a sustainable end to the conflict: Marwan Barghouti. The ethnocentrism of Western culture is such that 20 Israeli hostages received vastly more coverage than thousands of| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Belén Fernández United States President Donald Trump had the time of his life on Monday at the Israeli Knesset, where he was welcomed as “the president of peace”. His captive audience showered him with applause, laughs and too many standing ovations to count. Two protesting lawmakers undertook a brief outburst in support of| Asia Pacific Report
Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. As we’ve reported, the Gaza ceasefire deal is in effect. Phase one of the US.-backed 20-point plan is underway. Hamas has released all 20 living captives. Israel has released almost 2000 Palestinians in Ramallah and now in Khan Younis| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Within hours of being named the Nobel Peace laureate for 2025, María Corina Machado called on President Trump to step up his military and economic campaign against her own country — Venezuela. The curriculum vitae of the opposition leader hardly lines up with what one would typically associate with a Peace| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh A temporary ceasefire and release of some Palestinians in a prisoner exchange is not a “peace agreement” and it is far from what is needed — ending colonisation; freedom for the >10,000 political prisoners still in Israeli gulags (also tortured, nearly 100 have died under torture in the last two| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Sara Awad On October 10, a ceasefire in Gaza was officially announced. International news media were quick to focus on what they now call “the peace plan”. US President Donald Trump, they announced, would go to Cairo to oversee the agreement signing and then to Israel to speak at the Knesset. The air| Asia Pacific Report
This brutal war on Palestinians has not just unleashed Israel’s demons. It has unmasked our own regimes, as they crack down on humanitarian activism. Jonathan Cook reflects on Israel’s war on Gaza as the fragile ceasefire takes hold. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook Anniversaries are often a cause for celebration. But who could have imagined back| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Gerard Otto of G News This morning New Zealand Herald columnist and political commentator Matthew Hooton was paid to write an article justifying Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ position on denying Palestinian Statehood on the eve of the first phase of Donald Trump’s 20 point plan while in tandem Peters was interviewed by Ryan| Asia Pacific Report
By Hamdah Salhut of Al Jazeera Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a flurry of statements in the last couple of hours, claiming that the announced agreement over the first phase of the ceasefire in the war on Gaza is because of Israel’s military pressure. It’s because of Israel’s continuous military activity. It’s because| Asia Pacific Report
ANALYSIS: By Elijah J Magnier| Asia Pacific Report
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure to make decisions that are not only swift but also well-informed. The ability to harness and interpret vast amounts of information has become a critical differentiator, enabling companies to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth. By turning raw data into actionable insights, businesses […] The post How Data Analytics Shapes Smarter Business Decisions appeared first on Bus...| Business Computing World
In today’s fast-paced business world, data plays a vital role in decision-making. From large corporations to small businesses, how effectively you analyze and act on data can determine success or failure. If you’re looking to enhance your workflow, Power BI might be the tool you need.But what exactly is Power BI, and how can it […] The post Can Power BI Reshape Your Workflow? appeared first on Business Computing World.| Business Computing World
It has been claimed that the disagreement about the Randomised Badger Culling Trials (RBCT), and what that central study tells us about whether badger culling can reduce bovine TB breakdowns in cat…| The Badger Crowd - standing up for badgers
The business of athlete endorsement is evolving, and this year’s 50 most marketable sports stars are increasingly showing that few topics are off limits when it comes to brand collaborations. The post Eight ways the world’s most marketable athletes are showing up for brands appeared first on SportsPro. The post Eight ways the world’s most marketable athletes are showing up for brands appeared first on SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable.| SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable
Another year, another chance to take stock of the most marketable athletes on the planet as SportsPro drops its 16th annual ranking. The post Fewer women, no Ohtani, and middle-aged icons: The numbers behind the most marketable athletes of 2025 appeared first on SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable.| SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable
SportsPro’s latest ranking of the world’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes includes intriguing shifts in the pecking order, with Steph Curry overtaking Caitlin Clark and Carlos Alcaraz edging out Jannik Sinner. A closer look at the data reveals the key factors that set certain sports stars apart from their peers. The post Why a 17-year-old skateboarder is more marketable than Kylian Mbappe appeared first on SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable.| SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable
Deezer's AI detection system and personalization features are 'attracting global attention, opening opportunities beyond our core markets,' said CEO Alexis Lanternier Source| Music Business Worldwide
As five generations share today’s workplace, communication breakdowns are often blamed on age gap differences. But what’s really at play are behavioural mismatches.| Workplace Wellbeing Professional
Mindfulness is essential for building emotional capacity to thrive as a scale-up leader.| Workplace Wellbeing Professional
The Summer Hikaru Died / HikaNatsu‘s anime was conceptualized around Ryohei Takeshita’s adventurous direction, but without losing sight of the author’s core ideas. With a sequel on the horizon, it’s time to learn more about a fascinating production. There is a series of terms you may have encountered when listening to the insight of anime creators, especially if they’re speaking for specialized outlets with highly invested audiences. This is not because they’re the most technical ...| Sakuga Blog
My Dress-Up Darling / Kisekoi was always charming, but it has reached a new level with a sequel that’s more wildly creative, thematically tighter, and in that process, more diverse in the subcultures it explores. Let’s dig into the production changes that paid off so extraordinarily well! The first season of My Dress Up Darling / Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru, which we’ll be referring to as Kisekoi to save us that mouthful of a title, was a perfectly... Read More Read More| Sakuga Blog
The take-home for lovers of Indonesian contemporary art is clear: if we don’t defend the freedom of artistic expression, they won’t just rewrite history—they’ll script the future for us too.| Indonesia at Melbourne
Diaspora attitudes changed dramatically on the night of 28 August. The killing of Affan Kurniawan—a 21-year old Gojek driver—by an armoured police car was captured in multiple viral videos. It shook many Indonesians to the core.| Indonesia at Melbourne
For ordinary consumers, fuel problems are never isolated because they quickly affect transport costs, logistics and daily spending.| Indonesia at Melbourne
(Header image by Emiliano Naiaretti) Few sports have as much obsession over prospects as the NBA. Potential is king in the league, and collecting potential leads to success when done correctly. But you hardly ever see comprehensive rankings that reflect the true depth of young talent in the NBA. With how many games I’ve watched ... Read more The post Ranking 2025-26 NBA Farm Systems From 1-30 appeared first on Swish Theory.| Swish Theory
Standing 6’1 and listed 188 pounds (per Tennessee athletics website), senior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie was one of the most sought-after transfers in the country, ranked as the 12th overall portal commit by 247 Sports. Despite Gillespie’s plaudits and his background as a Tennessee native, growing up only an hour away from Knoxville, his addition has ... Read more| Swish Theory
On 17 October 2025, we mark 24 years since the operation planned and executed by the Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine:…| Abolition Media
In October 2025, with the “mediation” of imaginary Nobel Peace Prize candidate Donald Trump, a cease-fire was ordered in Gaza. By the ceasefire we essentially mean the end of the…| Abolition Media
When the first images of Ayham Kamamji surfaced after his release from Israeli prisons, his defiant words in the courtroom during his trial echoed through Palestine: “We will walk out…| Abolition Media
When I was a middle manager, I saw many goals that ended up as roadkill on the business superhighway. Whatever the flavor of the year was, that’s what was reflected in the business goals. Things like: reducing dependence on one client, diversifying our service offerings, and others made the rounds through our business units. One... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Earned value reporting provides a clear snapshot of project performance, making it simple to communicate progress to senior management and stakeholders. While recipients may need a brief introduction to interpret the metrics, the process is straightforward. In this blog post, we’ll categorize and explore effective reporting methods tailored to three project scales: Small projects Medium-size... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Will your project finish over budget or under? Variance at Completion (VAC) in Earned Value Analysis gives you a crystal-clear forecast of the final Cost Variance (CV)—revealing the size of any expected overrun or savings. For project managers, VAC is a vital tool to act early, whether it’s requesting extra funding or reporting potential budget... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Struggling to keep your project on budget and on schedule? The To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) in Earned Value Analysis is your key to staying on track. This powerful metric reveals the cost efficiency—building on the Cost Performance Index (CPI)—your team must achieve to complete the project within its financial targets. Simple to calculate and easy... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
The best brands don’t just sell products. They sell experiences. They understand that behind every transaction is a moment of connection, and that connection often begins with the senses. When companies design with the senses in mind, they do more than please customers. They build loyalty, memory, and meaning. They create experiences that are both […]| Institute for Digital Transformation
DOE Staff Crunch Slows American Energy Innovation (September 2025) explores the relationship between the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) staffing levels and funding to catalyze and implement American energy innovation. For decades, DOE has played a critical role in supporting American energy innovation and increasing U.S economic competitiveness in global markets. DOE was built to […] The post DOE Staff Crunch Slows American Energy Innovation appeared first on EFI Foundation.| EFI Foundation
“DOE has been charged with significantly expanding its support for large-scale energy technology demonstrations and initial deployment. This calls for new ways of doing business with the private sector. DOE needs to sharpen its tools for working with companies and ensure it has the highly trained, fit-for-purpose workforce that it requires.” – Ernest J. Moniz Modernizing […] The post Modernizing American Energy Innovation appeared first on EFI Foundation.| EFI Foundation
Exploring the Future of Geologic Hydrogen: Defining the Path Ahead (June 2025) outlines the current state of the emerging geologic hydrogen industry and maps out feasible pathways to prove the technology at scale. The report was developed following a full-day private workshop hosted by the EFI Foundation (EFIF) that brought together over 40 technical experts, […] The post Exploring the Future of Geologic Hydrogen appeared first on EFI Foundation.| EFI Foundation
The Return on Investment of U.S. Clean Hydrogen Policy (June 2025) quantifies the economic return of U.S. clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) and policy incentives by comparing low-carbon hydrogen program costs with their potential economic benefits. In 2021, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), providing $8 billion in funding for new energy infrastructure nationwide. States, […] The post The Return on Investment of U.S. Clean Hydrogen Policy appeared first on EFI Foundation.| EFI Foundation
This EFIF report presents an analysis of the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the power and industrial sectors.| EFI Foundation
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has said a future Conservative government would get rid of stamp duty. We look at what it might mean for the housing market The post Should stamp duty be scrapped? appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
On October 17, 2019, thousands of Lebanese […] The post 17th October 2025 – is there anything to celebrate? appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
This year, the challenges facing Lebanon’s olive […] The post The Silent Groves: How War and Climate Change Are Squeezing Lebanon’s Olive Oil Harvest appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
For the first time since the fall […] The post Mutual Respect: Towards a New Diplomatic Chapter Between Lebanon and Syria appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
Two years after Israel began its onslaught […] The post October 7 comes around again – How has this day reshaped Lebanon? appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
15 Democratic Governors Announce Health Alliance To Counter RFK Jr. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Alliance Adviser, called on Kennedy to resign… Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times The Democratic governors of 14 states and the territory [...] The post 15 Democratic Governors Announce Health Alliance To Counter RFK Jr. first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
John Bolton Indicted On 18 Counts Over Mishandling Classified Documents John Bolton conjures images of himself as a true American hero (ZH) – CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports that in the first reaction to his indictment, John [...] The post John Bolton Indicted On 18 Counts Over Mishandling Classified Documents first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
No Kings Prepares Color-Revolution-Style Mobilization Against Trump No Kings “Fueled By Billionaires” (Tyler Durden Reports) – The Democratic Party’s dark-money NGO network, bankrolled by left-wing billionaires, is reportedly preparing to activate a coordinated, color-revolution-style mobilization across the U.S. this weekend – [...] The post No Kings Prepares Color-Revolution-Style Mobilization Against Trump first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
Obama’s $1 Billion Presidential Library Looks Like A Tower Of Doom Set to open in the spring of 2026, however, at least $230 million in construction costs still remain and the Obama Foundation simply doesn’t [...] The post Obama’s $1 Billion Presidential Library Looks Like A Tower Of Doom first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
Unravelling the US Agenda in Venezuela Fishermen Caught in the Crossfire (21WIRE) – On Wednesday, Trump revealed that he had given the Central Intelligence Agency the green light to carry out covert operations within Venezuela, [...] The post Unravelling the US Agenda in Venezuela first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
A Holy Awakening Unfolding Across America The “America First” movement ekes out a win in the ongoing cultural war between President Trump and MAGA against globalist Democrats (Tyler Durden Reports) – The latest great spiritual [...] The post A Holy Awakening Unfolding Across America first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
UPDATE: Israel is leaning towards resuming violence as Hamas says it can't locate or extract all of the hostages' dead bodies, writes Joe Lauria. Update: Israel is contemplating restarting the killing after Hamas said on Wednesday it could not return all the corpses of Israeli hostages wit| Consortium News
When President Donald Trump asked the UN General Assembly in September, “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” he wasn’t posing a philosophical question. He was announcing a policy shift. Weeks later, Ambassador Jeff Bartos addressed the General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, praising Secretary-General António Guterres’s proposed budget cuts as “only a beginning.” The Trump […] The post From Reform to Retreat: How the US Is Rewriting Multilateralism appeared first on IPI G...| IPI Global Observatory
In the twenty-first century, peace is increasingly commodified. Mediation—once the preserve of diplomats and statesmen—has become an arena for entrepreneurs in search of both influence and profit.A ceasefire has finally come into effect in Gaza after the Israeli government approved a US-brokered deal with Hamas, after Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase […] The post Dealmakers as Peacemakers? The Promises and Perils of a Business-Based Approach to Peace Mediation appeared fir...| IPI Global Observatory
As the United Nations General Assembly enters its 80th session, the secretary-general has issued wide-ranging proposals under his latest report under the UN80 initiative, “Shifting Paradigms: United to Deliver,” aimed at streamlining, rationalizing, and reforming the UN system. While the proposals in the peace and security pillar are central to improving the UN, reforming the United […] The post The UN80 Development Proposals: Incremental Efficiency Gains or Opportunity for Transformat...| IPI Global Observatory
The UN80 initiative was launched in March 2025 by the secretary-general with the objective of creating a more “agile, integrated, and equipped” organization able to respond to today’s challenges amid tightening resources. Over the last several weeks, the secretary-general has released reports under each of the three workstreams: efficiency and effectiveness, mandate implementation, and structural […] The post The UN80 Proposals on Peace and Security: Not the Overhaul We Need appeared ...| IPI Global Observatory
The UN secretary-general is now more or less finished with his part of the UN80 reform process. In the six months since he launched the initiative, António Guterres has produced three sets of proposals to (1) identify immediate administrative efficiencies, (2) review mandate implementation, and (3) reform the organization’s architecture. With the final proposals now […] The post How a Special Envoy for Future Generations Could Help Rescue UN80 from Itself appeared first on IPI Global Obs...| IPI Global Observatory
When deciding how to tackle a specific challenge, the UN has multiple policy options: an “agenda,” a “roadmap,” a “code of conduct,” or perhaps a “compact.” It is this last option that UN officials working on the UN80 initiative have proposed to address the current crisis facing the UN humanitarian system, prompted by unprecedented funding […] The post One Compact Too Far: UN80 and the Humanitarian Reform Malaise appeared first on IPI Global Observatory.| IPI Global Observatory
Eugene Chen argues that the UN80 revised budget will do more harm than good, risking deeper crisis.| IPI Global Observatory
Q3 2025 saw just over $120M flow into psychedelics companies, with atai Life Sciences, Reunion Neuroscience, and Sensorium Therapeutics leading the way. Explore key trends, public vs. private dynamics, and how the markets are reacting to trial and regulatory news in our Q3 roundup.| Psychedelic Alpha
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) has now published its second dataset for 2025, with updates summarised in our Oregon Psilocybin Services Tracker. Here, we share a summary of the main takeaways for Pα+ subscribers.| Psychedelic Alpha
Topline results from the latest in our series of psychedelics investor surveys. For detailed analysis, subscribe to Pα+ today.| Psychedelic Alpha
|تحریر: زلمی پاسون| پاکستان اور افغان طالبان کے درمیان 48 گھنٹوں کی عارضی جنگ بندی طے پائی ہے، جس کی تصدیق دونوں جانب سے کی گئی ہے۔ دلچسپ امر یہ ہے کہ اگرچہ پاکستان کا دعویٰ ہے کہ جنگ بندی طالبان کی درخواست پر ہوئی، مگر طالبان ترجمان کے مطابق […] The post پاکستان، طالبان تنازعہ: خطے ...| RCP | انقلابی کمیونسٹ پارٹی
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Non-departmental calculated costs and accounting adjustments make up difference, BGA Policy analysis finds| Better Government Association
Cutting city spending faces at least as many logistical and political challenges as raising taxes.| Illinois Answers Project
Pakistan Can Ensure Its National Security Without Invading Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko Fortifying the Durand Line, eliminating sleeper cell threats on Pakistan’s side, and dividing-and-ruling Afghanistan through hybrid means can ensure Pakistan’s national security in lieu of the invasion that the... Read More ›| Voice of East
What’s The Future Of Russia’s Bases In Syria? By Andrew Korybko Lavrov suggested that they could facilitate the dispatch of aid to Africa, but it’s also possible that they might host complex military-diplomatic talks between all stakeholders in Syria while also... Read More ›| Voice of East
Durand Line On Fire: Pakistan And Afghanistan Edge Toward War By Uriel Araujo Pakistan’s alleged strikes on Kabul have reignited old disputes over the Durand Line and Pashtun unity. This crisis could reshape the regional order — dragging Iran, India, and... Read More ›| Voice of East
Pakistan Should Rubbish Any Thoughts Of Forcible Regime Change In Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recent US-inspired “democracy building” rhetoric about Afghanistan ominously suggests that Pakistan might be preparing an American-backed regime change operation. Pakistan’s Ministry of... Read More ›| Voice of East
Trump 2.0’s Eurasian Balancing Act Has Failed By Andrew Korybko His arrogant and aggressive behaviour towards Russia, India, and China is responsible for this. The global systemic transition to multipolarity is nowadays proceeding along a different trajectory than before due to recent shifts... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Latest Estonian-Russian “Border Scare” Is An Example Of “Reflexive Control” By Andrew Korybko Russia creatively employed “reflexive control” to troll Estonia by placing its officials in a zero-sum dilemma whereby whichever response they’d resort to would advance Russia’s soft power... Read More ›| Voice of East
Cuba In The Crosshairs: How Speculative Allegations Fuel Washington’s Pressure Campaign By Andrew Korybko The US and Ukraine’s arguably coordinated fearmongering campaign about the regional security consequences of Cubans allegedly fighting for Russia hints that the island will soon come under... Read More ›| Voice of East
Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War? By Uriel Araujo Angela Merkel’s recent claim that Poland and the Baltic states bear some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine has caused an uproar. Still, her point — rooted in realist geopolitics... Read More ›| Voice of East
Europe’s Nord Stream Headache: Poland, Germany, And Ukraine Clash Over Pipeline Sabotage By Uriel Araujo The arrest of a Ukrainian national accused of helping blow up the Nord Stream pipelines is deepening mistrust within the EU. As Kiev allegedly pressures Warsaw,... Read More ›| Voice of East
Tomahawks In Ukraine: Why Russia’s Restraint Signals A Managed Escalation Path By Andrew Korybko The precedent set by Russia’s restrained response to Ukraine obtaining the F-16s, which could also be nuclear-equipped, suggests that tensions with the US will remain manageable if... Read More ›| Voice of East
Pakistan And The U.S. Brought The Taliban And India Together By Andrew Korybko This is the result of them reviving their Old Cold War-era strategic partnership. Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced that his country will upgrade its technical mission in... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Recent Sino-US Dispute Over Taiwan’s Post-WWII Status Is A Sign Of The Times By Andrew Korybko As the New Cold War shifts from the US prioritizing Russia’s containment in Europe to China’s containment in Asia, so too is the trend... Read More ›| Voice of East
A Simple Quid Pro Quo Might Explain The Incipient Russian-Azeri Rapprochement By Andrew Korybko Aliyev might respect Russia’s sensitivities in Central Asia by not allowing TRIPP to be used for military purposes, while Putin could help him counterbalance the influence of... Read More ›| Voice of East
Why Does Poland Refuse To Hand Over A Nord Stream Bombing Suspect To Germany? By Andrew Korybko Tusk would defy public opinion, doom the ruling liberal-globalist coalition’s already dismal prospects of remaining in power after fall 2027’s next parliamentary election, and... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Accidental Pact: How A Missile Strike On Doha Redefined US Regional Strategy By Uriel Araujo Trump’s unprecedented military guarantee to Qatar caught analysts off guard. What began as a reactive move to an Israeli strike could now reshape US relations... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Netherlands And Belgium Will Play Crucial Roles In Containing Russia By Andrew Korybko The “race of logistics” between Russia and NATO, which is presently unfolding in the context of their proxy war in Ukraine, will continue even after the conflict... Read More ›| Voice of East
An Ethnic Ukrainian Lobby Might Soon Take Shape In The Polish Sejm By Andrew Korybko Poland’s territorial integrity and possibly even its statehood could be threatened if the authorities don’t thwart this scenario by at the very least amending the Citizenship... Read More ›| Voice of East
Israel’s Reported Transfer Of US Patriots To Ukraine Won’t Significantly Change Anything By Andrew Korybko It would be regrettable from Russia’s perspective but not surprising if true. Zelensky cla…| Voice of East
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