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How the Eritrean Regime Turned a Lifeline into a Tool of Authoritarian Power
For decades, Western Europe believed it had secured a lasting peace, convinced that war was a relic of the past. And yet, the unthinkable happened: war returned to Europe. But was war ever truly gone, or had Western Europe simply chosen to look away?
Africa may become the vanguard of a new political era
The Dilemma of Unequal Prisoner Exchanges in the Israel–Palestine Conflict
Europe wants a next-generation fighter jet, but national pride and industrial rivalries are testing collaboration. Dassault’s struggle to lead the FCAS project reveals the challenges of building a truly united European defense.
Rethinking the EU’s Role in West Africa