1. Netanyahu’s Nobel Nomination for TrumpOn 8 July, amid chandeliers and calculated smiles at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handed Donald Trump something no PR firm could forge: a letter to the Nobel Committee nominating him for the Peace Prize."He strengthens peace…
1. Moscow Recognises the TalibanOn 3 July, something quietly monumental happened. Russia became the first major power to officially recognise the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Not as a bargaining chip. Not with caveats. But as a fact.In a statement following a meeting in Kabul, Russian ambassador…
1. When Rockets Fall Silent, Markets YawnIt’s a curious feature of modern capitalism: the more missiles fly, the more indifferent the markets become. This week, despite continued hostilities between Israel and Iran — with yet another round of drone strikes, shadow assassinations, and fiery speeches…
