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When U.S. President Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this week, it symbolized more than another presidential appearance on Wall Street. It reflected a defining feature of his second term: making the stock market one of the clearest measures of his administration’s …
July, 2026
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10 July
The Making of a War: A Political Discourse Analysis of the 2026 U.S.-Iran War
Anam Khan Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Donning a white cap that reads in capital letters U S A, President Donald Trump …
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10 July
Is The Gaza Peace Plan Dead?
Neville Teller US President Donald Trump formally launches the first charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing ceremony during the annual 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Photo Credit: White House video screenshot Key Takeaways Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan is Stalling — Despite formal UN Security …
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10 July
Kazakhstan Tightens Control Over Petroleum Products
Key Takeaways Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Gasoline Smuggling — Amid severe fuel shortages in Russia caused by Ukrainian drone attacks, Kazakhstan has set up police checkpoints on nearly 60 border roads and introduced daily crossing limits to stop “gasoline tourism” and illegal exports. Kazakhstan Extends Ban on Petroleum Exports — …
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10 July
Central Asia’s Fuel Crisis: The Heavy Price Of Dependence On Russia And Short-Term Policies – Analysis
Key Takeaways Central Asia’s Heavy Dependence on Russia Exposed — Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have caused severe fuel shortages across the region, particularly in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, highlighting decades of over-reliance on Russian petroleum products. Short-Term Policy Failures — Governments in Central Asia have prioritized short-term political stability …
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10 July
Beyond The Trophy: Is The FIFA World Cup Losing Its Political Neutrality?
Altaf Moti Key Takeaways Trump’s Intervention Turned a Sporting Decision into a Political Issue — The US President publicly confirmed calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card, leading to the suspension being overturned and sparking widespread debate about political influence in football. …
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10 July
What’s Behind Serbia’s Economic Rise? – Analysis
Key Takeaways Serbia’s Economic Rise is Multifaceted — The country’s strong growth over the past decade is the result of political stability, proactive development policies, strategic infrastructure investment, successful attraction of foreign direct investment, and fiscal discipline. Tangible Improvements in Living Standards — Average net salaries have nearly tripled (from …
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10 July
The Bear With The Bomb: How Russian Nuclear Coercion Is Reshaping European Deterrence – Analysis
Rafael Loss with Katrine Westgaard Key Takeaways Russia is building up its arsenal of nuclear-capable long-range weapons and planning for victory in a confrontation with Europe. The Russian goal is to fracture NATO and disrupt the West’s deterrence strategy while extracting political concessions from Europe. Europe has not …
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5 July
US-Iran Deal Could Put Freedom Of Navigation At Risk Worldwide – Analysis
Dr. Pierre Thévenin Key Takeaways US-Iran Deal May Undermine Freedom of Navigation — The Islamabad Memorandum’s wording (especially Paragraph 5) could allow Iran to impose tolls or restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day period, violating the non-suspendable innocent passage regime under international law. Broader …
