Speed, Shocks, and Shifting Lines
Europe fines Big Tech, Morocco redefines travel, and Trump hints at a trade reversal. As the global landscape shifts, new forces are reshaping how we move, connect, and govern. From…
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Heat, Holiness, and High Stakes
Trade tensions flare, saints are named, and heat becomes a matter of survival. As Europe threatens retaliatory tariffs, Ecuador opens the door to U.S. forces, and South Asia braces for…
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Tariff Tensions and Cracks in Control
A sweeping trade shift takes hold as global tariffs reshape the economic order. China rallies opposition to what it calls U.S. “trade tyranny,” while retaliatory moves deepen fractures among former…
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Turbulence and Tipping Points
Pressure points flare across continents this week, from deadly tremors in Southeast Asia to diplomatic rifts over the Panama Canal. Italy tightens its passport policy, China warns of foreign interference…
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Pressure Points and Public Pushback
Tensions rise across political, environmental, and social fronts this week. Japan tightens access to its iconic peak, Greenland resists renewed U.S. pressure, and protests erupt in Turkey over the arrest…
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The Rise of Noctourism
As the sun sets, a new wave of travelers emerges, seeking out destinations in a different light—literally. Urban night markets hum with activity, moonlit safaris reveal a hidden world, and…
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Defense, Detention, and Defying Limits
From Arctic security to space rescues, major shifts are unfolding across the globe. Canada and Australia boost military defenses, a mega-prison draws scrutiny, and SpaceX steps in to bring astronauts…
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The Dark Side of Wanderlust
From wanderlust-fueled fantasies to the reality of crowded streets, culture shock, and unmet expectations, every traveler or expat has, at some point, faced the jarring realization that their dream destination…
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Borders, Business, and the Battle for Resources
Global shifts in policy, environment, and trade take center stage this week. A road through the Amazon sparks debate ahead of a climate summit, Greenland edges closer to independence, and…
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Why Now Is a Great Time to Consider Cyprus
Strategically positioned between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, the island nation of Cyprus has a well-developed infrastructure, a business-friendly environment, and a strong expatriate community. Despite growing demand,…
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