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Water is the new oil

When it comes to liquids and geopolitics, oil is like Alec Baldwin getting all the glory for 30 Rock, while poor lil’ brother Stephen (water) cranks out under-loved hits like Bio-Dome. So let’s right that wrong via three intriguing water tales you should know:  With rainfall 85% below average and key reservoirs now circling the […]

Geopolitics 21 November, 2025
Ukraine’s fighting a war on two fronts

We’ve kept you in the loop as Ukraine still barely holds on to key towns like Pokrovsk, despite Putin burning staggering numbers of casualties there. But Ukraine’s Zelensky is also grappling with two threats a little closer to home. One is the White House’s periodic flirting with the idea of imposing a direct Kremlin deal […]

Europe 20 November, 2025
The UN backs Trump’s Gaza plan – will it work?

After weeks of haggling, the UN Security Council (UNSC) has approved the US-led plan for post-war Gaza, with 13 in favour, two abstentions (Russia/China), and none against. In short, Resolution 2803 (2025) endorses:  The Security Council authorised it all at least through the end of 2027, with the US now hustling to get the ISF […]

Middle East & North Africa 19 November, 2025
The race for jet supremacy

There’s still time to get your gift requests to Santa’s workshop. And if this week’s Dubai Air Show is any indication, lots of governments now have the same thing high up on their wish list: not Labubus, nor K-pop merch, but 🔥 jets🔥. Here’s what’s happening: The Dubai Air Show is one of the few […]

Defence & Security 18 November, 2025