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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday welcomed progress toward a possible agreement between the US and Iran, stressing the need for a deal that would reduce tensions and prevent further escalation in the region. “I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and …

The United States and Iran are nearing a draft agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease pressure on global oil markets, and launch a new round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Axios reported, citing a US official familiar with the talks. The proposed deal, which …

A framework agreement between the United States and Iran is reportedly “95%” complete, with negotiators still discussing key wording related to the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear stockpile, according to a report by Fox News citing US officials. The report comes after US President Donald Trump stated …

Alexandra Vanberghen There are moments in history when civilizations continue to advance materially while progressively losing confidence in the values  and structures that once gave direction and coherence to collective life. Institutions continue to function, markets continue to expand, and technological progress accelerates uninterruptedly, yet beneath this movement …

Had Elis The question is uncomfortable, but increasingly asked in certain political and analytical circles: did the Syrian civil war inadvertently—or deliberately—reshape the demographic landscape of Western countries? At first glance, the idea may seem conspiratorial. Yet beneath it lies a set of legitimate concerns about migration patterns, …

Iran has publicly outlined key elements of its latest peace proposal to the United States, demanding reparations for war damage, the withdrawal of United States forces from areas near Iran, and the lifting of economic sanctions as part of any broader agreement. According to comments from Iranian Deputy …

The recent H200 chip export authorisation marks a new form of power signalling in the technopolitics sphere. Advanced AI chips are the newest weapons in the US-China great power rivalry, playing out in the battlefield of technological advancement and control. In the case of AI chips, state behavior …

For years the Arctic was viewed as a geopolitical periphery which is remote, inaccessible and strategically and marginally strategic to regions such as the Persian Gulf or the Indo-Pacific. But in 2026, that perception is rapidly changing. As Europe grapples with another energy crisis, LNG markets remain volatile …

The ongoing conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are placing growing strain on the global oil trading system, which has long been dominated by the United States dollar. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, with a significant …