Valeria Maccisero
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How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
The global push for transatlantic slavery reparations increasingly frames the “right of return” to Africa as a central pillar of reparative justice. For centuries, pan-African movements and groups like the…
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Amnesty slams Israeli settler siege in Qusra as “strategic terror”
A total of 15 Palestinians, including two children, are trapped inside three homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra, south of Nablus. This as a siege enforced by Israeli…
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A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Primary internal debates shape domestic political discourse ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel. In short, highlighting how internal governance concerns have largely displaced broader regional affairs.
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New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Recent satellite analysis reveals a dramatic worsening of drought conditions across Central and Western Europe. This with nearly half of the continent’s land area affected and approximately 9 percent reaching…
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Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right
Five years after the fall of Kabul, thousands of Afghan evacuees who resettled across Europe face mounting legal precarity and the prospect of deportation.
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
The entry of the Houthi movement into the ongoing military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. In. short, introduces a severe destabilizing element to regional security and global…
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Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have finalized details of a historic tri-lateral mutual defense pact. In this case establishing that an armed attack on any member state will be considered…
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Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China
Chang An-lo, widely known as the “White Wolf,” is the founder of Taiwan’s Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) and a vocal proponent of unifying Taiwan with mainland China.
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New Approaches to Address the Role of Gold in Sudan’s Civil War
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by severe human rights violations, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing. This by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues…
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China’s Hunger Games: How Beijing Turned Its Food Insecurity Into Geopolitical Leverage
China’s agricultural purchasing power has become a central tool in its broader economic and geopolitical strategy, as Beijing works to transform its food vulnerabilities into political leverage.
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What Happens if Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 marks a pivotal effort by Congress. This to codify existing U.S. sanctions into permanent law, reasserting legislative authority and…
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Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its eastern port city of Wonsan into the sea between the Korean Peninsula and Japan on August 12, 2026.
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Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Vietnamese aerospace firm VinSpace has partnered with SpaceX to launch its first satellites into orbit during the second quarter of 2027.
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Stablecoins can transform the Global South by reimagining digital finance, trade, and development
Stablecoins are rapidly evolving into critical financial infrastructure for the Global South. In which populations hold two-thirds of the global supply to overcome currency volatility, high transaction costs, and limited…
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Tunisia’s summer of discontent
Five years after seizing power, Tunisian President Kais Saied is facing severe public discontent as the country endures severe water and electricity shortages during record heatwaves.
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Old Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations
In June 2026, Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to Pyongyang for a high-level summit with Kim Jong-un. Marking his first trip abroad of the year and his first visit to…
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US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The United States Department of Defense has announced a $400 million conditional loan commitment to Australian mining firm Sunrise Energy Metals. In order to develop the world’s first primary mine…
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Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Syria has reached a memorandum of understanding with Russia regarding the future of Moscow’s last remaining military outposts in the country, the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base.
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Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have formally signed the “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement” in Mecca. Establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one signatory is treated as an…
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‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to replace human infantry on the front lines amid severe conscription shortages and high attrition rates.
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Welcome to Dubai: Kinahan Cartel’s Visas Revealed
An investigation reveals how top figures of the Kinahan Organized Crime Group have managed to retain and renew their residency status in the United Arab Emirates. This despite being under…
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
Water stress has evolved from an environmental and developmental issue into a primary frontline national security risk.
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The Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market
The escalation of military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a central strategic battleground.
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Malaysia vows not to return Myanmar refugees if lives at risk
The Malaysian government has clarified that it will not carry out a proposed plan to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
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How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul
In low-lying coastal areas near The Gambia’s capital city of Banjul, local women harvesters have taken on a central role in restoring and protecting the surrounding Tanbi Wetland mangrove ecosystem.
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
Kim Yo Jong, the high-ranking sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued explicit military warnings. This toward Tokyo following Japan’s recent test-firing of a United States-made Tomahawk cruise…
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Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Colombia’s outgoing defense minister has issued a warning regarding a heightened risk of terrorism targeting the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Authorities reported tracking specific security threats…
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Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Palestinian students in Gaza who have secured admission and scholarships to European universities are facing severe hurdles that prevent them from leaving the territory to pursue higher education.
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The national security implications of building frontier AI data centers overseas
Building frontier artificial intelligence data centers overseas has shifted from a routine commercial decision to a high-stakes national security choice.
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Can Europe survive China Shock 2.0?
An intense wave of Chinese industrial overcapacity and export expansion, often termed “China Shock 2.0”, presents a severe existential threat to European manufacturing and economic stability.