Analysis · Sudan · 20.04.2026 Three years of war. 12 million displaced. 25 million going hungry. A documented genocide in El Fasher. And an international system watching on, because its most influential members are profiting on both sides of the…
Geopolitics / Analysis A continent that committed the worst crimes of the modern era and then built the most ambitious peace project in history now faces a decision: be an actor or be shaped by others. Europe is spending €343…
Germany · Syria Chancellor Merz hosts Syria’s transitional president in Berlin. The agenda: mass returns, reconstruction and €200 million. But who is the man Germany is shaking hands with, and what does it mean for nearly one million Syrians living…
Analysis A note for international readers: This is the English version of our German analysis “Ohne Plan: Wie Deutschland sein Geschäftsmodell verliert”. Germany is Europe’s largest economy and its industrial heartland, home to companies like BASF, Volkswagen, Siemens, and ThyssenKrupp.…
Investigation AI bots execute 80% of trades. Gamified apps lure first-time investors into riskier bets. A sitting president posts “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before a market-moving announcement. And now a war in the Persian Gulf is…
DE | Auf Deutsch lesen Since February 28, the US and Israel have been bombing Iran. The world is discussing oil prices, stock markets and missile strikes. What almost nobody is talking about: the real bill is yet to come,…
The UN refugee agency reports that up to 3.2 million people inside Iran have already been forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing war. This does not refer to refugees leaving the country, but to massive internal displacement.…
Even though many legal scholars and politicians are currently arguing over different interpretations of international law, one point is difficult to dispute: the military attack on Iran is a violation of international law. There is neither a mandate from the…
The newly released Epstein files mention a wide range of politicians, billionaires and public figures. In this post, I break down some of the most prominent names that appear in the documents. For each person, I outline: • what the…
Multiple major outlets report that Russia has provided Iran with intelligence on U.S. military positions in the Middle East, including locations of ships and aircraft. U.S. officials say the information could help Tehran target American forces.