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In Hungary, Orbán’s defeat marks a new chapter in relations with Brussels

In Hungary, Orbán’s defeat marks a new chapter in relations with Brussels

Opposition candidate Peter Magyar won the Hungarian elections yesterday, and the European Union is breathing a sigh of relief.

Apr 13, 2026

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7 min read

Hungarian elections: the downfall of the Orbán regime?

Hungarian elections: the downfall of the Orbán regime?

As 7.8 million Hungarians head to the polls on 12 April, the system built up over 16 years by Viktor Orbán is faltering under the weight of corruption, wear and tear, and an opponent who has emerged from within his own ranks.

Apr 12, 2026

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16 min read

India, Sri Lanka heading for a food crisis in the wake of the conflict in Iran

India, Sri Lanka heading for a food crisis in the wake of the conflict in Iran

Concern is growing in rural areas, where farmers fear an imminent food crisis linked to fertiliser shortages.

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

A fragile truce following Trump’s U-turn on Iran

A fragile truce following Trump’s U-turn on Iran

The conflict between the United States and Iran took an unexpected turn last night.

Apr 8, 2026

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9 min read

The head of the Burkinabe junta calls for democracy to be “forgotten”

The head of the Burkinabe junta calls for democracy to be “forgotten”

Initially, the junta in power in Burkina Faso had pledged to restore a democratic system by July 2024.

Apr 6, 2026

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7 min read

Defending Europe without the United States: a guide and the challenges to overcome

Defending Europe without the United States: a guide and the challenges to overcome

As Washington withdraws, Europe is rediscovering with alarm the extent of its military dependence and is rushing to address the issue.

Apr 5, 2026

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18 min read

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from NATO

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from NATO

The United States’ European allies have refused to join the war being waged by Washington and Israel against Iran.

Apr 1, 2026

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9 min read

The battle for sea routes: strategic straits, capes and canals

The battle for sea routes: strategic straits, capes and canals

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is merely the latest episode in a series of disruptions that have been disrupting global maritime trade since 2023.

Mar 29, 2026

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22 min read

Is the Israeli army on the brink of collapse?

Is the Israeli army on the brink of collapse?

The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces has alerted the Israeli war cabinet to a critical shortage of personnel.

Mar 27, 2026

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6 min read

The war in the Middle East is triggering a rush for Ukrainian drones

The war in the Middle East is triggering a rush for Ukrainian drones

Over the course of four years of war against Russia, Ukraine has acquired unique operational and industrial expertise in the production of drones.

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

In the West Bank, a wave of coordinated attacks by settlers against Palestinians

In the West Bank, a wave of coordinated attacks by settlers against Palestinians

A series of attacks targeted several Palestinian villages in the West Bank over the weekend, with the perpetrators going unpunished.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

Europe: breaking free from dependence on fossil fuels – a necessity for the climate and now a geopolitical imperative

Europe: breaking free from dependence on fossil fuels – a necessity for the climate and now a geopolitical imperative

For the third time in five years, the continent is discovering just how much its prosperity rests on extremely fragile geopolitical foundations.

Mar 22, 2026

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18 min read

China has long been preparing for an oil crisis in the Middle East

China has long been preparing for an oil crisis in the Middle East

As the world’s largest oil importer, China is on the front line in the face of soaring prices.

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

Why air strikes alone are not enough to bring down a regime

Why air strikes alone are not enough to bring down a regime

Destruction is not the same as governance, and overthrowing a regime requires far more than simply removing its visible leaders.

Mar 15, 2026

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22 min read

Iran: structure and balance of power within the Islamic Republic

Iran: structure and balance of power within the Islamic Republic

The regime is a sophisticated, deliberately complex structure, designed to outlast any individual.

Mar 1, 2026

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17 min read

Sudan, the forgotten war

Sudan, the forgotten war

Sudan officially has more than 15 million displaced persons, the largest exodus in the world, and some 30 million people in urgent need of assistance.

Feb 22, 2026

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22 min read

Tariffs: the US Supreme Court's setback for Trump

Tariffs: the US Supreme Court's setback for Trump

The country's highest court ruled that Trump's tariffs were illegal.

Feb 20, 2026

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11 min read

African borders and global warming

African borders and global warming

Africa, the continent that contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, is the one that pays the heaviest price.

Feb 15, 2026

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22 min read

Europe attempts to resist economic pressure from the US and China

Europe attempts to resist economic pressure from the US and China

At a summit this week, European leaders outlined a range of solutions to revive the economy.

Feb 13, 2026

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11 min read

The Geopolitical Brief changes pace

The Geopolitical Brief changes pace

Better crafted but less frequent newsletters, and new content coming soon.

Feb 10, 2026

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2 min read

Digital euro: Europe's attempt to safeguard its monetary sovereignty

Digital euro: Europe's attempt to safeguard its monetary sovereignty

The challenge goes beyond modernising payments: it is about protecting the continent's financial autonomy in the face of the primacy of the dollar.

Feb 8, 2026

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9 min read

Fears of a new arms race

Fears of a new arms race

The latest nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires this week.

Feb 4, 2026

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6 min read

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

The aim is to roll out a payment system to rival American platforms by 2027.

Feb 3, 2026

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7 min read

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Mario Draghi has launched a strong appeal in Belgium to transform the European Union into a federation capable of resisting pressure from major powers.

Feb 2, 2026

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8 min read

Drones: a military, geopolitical and ethical revolution

Drones: a military, geopolitical and ethical revolution

In twenty years, drones have gone from being intelligence tools to strike and attrition vectors.

Feb 1, 2026

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15 min read

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