Japan loosens the reins on defence exports
April 28, 2026
Takaichi Sanae’s cabinet has approved a significant relaxation of the restrictions on Japan’s defence exports. The move creates major new
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Five ideas to make the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara a success
April 22, 2026
Fewer than a hundred days remain until the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, and allies’ attention is turning to
The Killing of “El Mencho”: The End of a Drug Lord — or the Beginning of a More Violent Vacuum?
February 23, 2026
In the rugged landscapes of Jalisco — long regarded as one of Mexico’s most strategically contested territories — security operations
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘hell’ island and the woman who exposed its secrets
February 12, 2026
How court records, settlements, and missing archives shaped the world’s most contested accountability dossier. The inside story of the Caribbean
‘Rehashed crap’: Former Obama White House attorney dismissed report on abuse allegations and advised Epstein media strategy
January 20, 2026
When billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein needed legal advice, help responding to negative press, or just moral support, he often
EU suspends approval of US trade deal
January 18, 2026
The European Parliament has suspended the approval of a key US trade deal agreed in July in protest at Donald