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Briefing: Nadim Houry warns: Israel is no longer just fighting Hezbollah, 'it’s waging war on Lebanon'

Strategic angle: Nadim Houry discusses the implications of Israel's military actions in Lebanon, highlighting a deeper structural impasse.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Oil remains above $110 as markets once again grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s next move

Strategic angle: Oil prices remained elevated, though they traded slightly lower than earlier levels after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

Strategic angle: The Army has launched an administrative review following an incident involving Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's home.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

Strategic angle: A Florida airport will bear Donald Trump's name as he announces plans for a new presidential library in Miami.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Use of Drones in Europe

Strategic angle: While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential due to regulatory challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs

Strategic angle: The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

Strategic angle: The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks

Strategic angle: The US has criticized the World Trade Organization for its inability to achieve consensus on a crucial e-commerce moratorium.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: France's political parties face uncertainty ahead of presidential race

Strategic angle: With local elections concluded, parties are grappling with candidate selection for the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says

Strategic angle: While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Middle East war could lead to an outbreak of the brewing private credit crisis

Strategic angle: The fundamentals of the debt sector funded by non-bank lenders are weakening, as regulators have allowed this market to develop outside their line of sight.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: 'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive

Strategic angle: The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion

Strategic angle: The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Trump’s skyscraper presidential library looms over Miami in newly released images

Strategic angle: New images reveal the striking design of Trump's presidential library set to dominate the Miami skyline.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Iran defiant as Trump makes new threat against its oil hub

Strategic angle: Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Iran: 3,500 US Troops Arrive in the Region

Iran threatens to target USS Abraham Lincoln as tensions escalate with the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: War is transforming Ukraine's dogs who live on the front line

Strategic angle: Canines found near combat zones are adapting to survive in a hostile environment, according to a study.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods

Strategic angle: Clowns in Bolivia are rallying against a new decree that jeopardizes their income by limiting performance opportunities.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: 'States respond to the cost of debt, not to debt itself'

Strategic angle: Maxime Menuet discusses the implications of debt management in modern economies.

Editorial Staff Mar 30