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EU capitals consider overhauling the bloc’s diplomatic service. What went wrong?
France and Germany are reportedly weighing a major overhaul of the EU’s diplomatic service, including proposals to scale back powers from the Europea…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump vows revenge for downed helicopter and talk delays: is the ceasefire over?
Donald Trump threatens that Iran will ‘pay the price’ for drawing out negotiations. But as inflation in the US hits a three-year high, is it American…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Europe build a stronger defence industry after its flagship military aviation project is abandoned?
As France and Germany abandon plans for a next-generation fighter aircraft, we assess the possibilities for European governments to build a stronger …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Does Iran still intend to make a deal with the US?
President Donald Trump has insisted that negotiations will continue. But does Iran still want to make a deal? Plus: All Accor’s ace partnership, smok…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kosovo goes to the polls again and South Africa’s immigration protests grow
As Kosovo votes in its third parliamentary election in 18 months, we explore the presidential deadlock that caused it. Then: South Africa’s leader fa…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Armenia decides between peace and conflict, Russia and Europe
Armenia heads to the polls in a pivotal election this weekend, with voters considering whether peace with Azerbaijan is a good thing, and whether Rus…
3 months ago
Israel bombs Lebanon as ‘ceasefire’ extension is discussed in Washington
Delegates from Israel and Lebanon meet to discuss the ever-weakening truce with Hezbollah. Plus: local elections in South Korea, the future of office…
3 months ago
Turkey navigates a fragmented Middle East as Ankara prepares for Trump at the Nato summit
Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act. We examine how Ankara has positioned itself between regional rivals and whether its strategy is paying off. With A…
3 months ago
Iran suspends US talks as Israel expands military action in Lebanon
Iran has suspended indirect talks with the US in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. As Tehran moves toward a complete block of the St…
3 months ago
Colombia election results and an interview with US tourism envoy Nick Adams
A right-wing political outsider wins the first round of Colombia’s presidential election. Plus: a live interview with Nick Adams, special presidentia…
3 months ago