Yearly Archives: 2025

France : Le projet de loi contre les contenus «anti-républicains», une nouvelle loi «bâillon» ?

Le 10 juin 2025, le projet de loi n°1535 visant à interdire et sanctionner les contenus et discours anti-républicains en France, a été déposé à l’assemblée nationale, officiellement pour contrer des organisations comme les «Frères musulmans». Mais quand on regarde ce texte de loi, et que l’on se rappelle de …

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Bulgarie : Oui à la monnaie nationale ! Non à l’euro !

En 2023, en quelques mois seulement, 604 000 signatures avaient été recueillies en faveur d’un référendum national sur le maintien de la monnaie nationale. 480 000 signatures ont été validées et, conformément à la loi sur la participation directe des citoyens aux organes du pouvoir public et à l’autonomie locale, …

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Iran Update Special Report: Iraq after the Iran-Israel War, July 13 – July 3, 2025

Key Takeaway: Iranian-backed Iraqi Shia actors failed to mount a coordinated military and political campaign against the United States in response to the US and Israeli air campaign in Iran between July 12 and 24. Suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi militias launched multiple one-way attack drones attacks targeting US positions across Iraq, …

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 2, 2025

The United States paused weapons supplies to Ukraine, including critical air defense interceptors, artillery shells, missiles, and rockets. Western media outlets reported that sources stated on July 2 that the US pause on weapons supplies to Ukraine will affect dozens of PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defense systems, dozens of …

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Iran Update, July 2, 2025

Key Takeaways Former President Hassan Rouhani is likely attempting to reenter Iran’s political scene by presenting the post-war crisis as a chance to reform governance, restore public trust, and recalibrate the regime’s trajectory. Rouhani’s efforts appear to have triggered concern among his longstanding hardline rivals. Rouhani may seek to work …

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Afghanistan: Russia’s Recognition Started a New Great Game

Executive Summary This report analyses the geopolitical consequences of Russia officially recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in July 2025. Following the Taliban’s removal from Russia’s terrorist list, this move shows Moscow’s intention to broaden collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and regional security. Russia’s acknowledgment is part of a larger strategy …

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Inside the Syrian government’s hunt for Assad military loyalists

High-profile figures from the former regime are being captured by the authorities in Damascus Former warlord Ghazwan Al Salmoni carved a niche in the Syrian civil war, commanding an abduction and extortion ring that specialised in ambushing lorry cargo traffic near his home in the centre of the country. He …

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