This report highlights the contradictions in Trump’s second-term discourse—the inconsistency between the idea of “America First” and peace. There is substantial evidence suggesting that Trump’s strong return to power will only accelerate the destruction of the remnants of the status quo in the Middle East—a process he initiated during his …

Ukraine became the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2020–24, with its imports increasing nearly 100 times over compared with 2015–19. European arms imports overall grew by 155 per cent between the same periods, as states responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and uncertainty over the future …

It didn’t have to be this way. I’m pleased to say that a little Substack bird has told me that we have just passed 9000 subscribers. Far more than I ever hoped for, let alone expected. Thanks to all of you, and especially those who subscribed recently. And especial thanks …