NATO at 75: Europe's Defence Awakening and What It Costs
As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, European nations are scrambling to rearm at a pace not seen since the Cold War. The bill is enormous…
Marcus Obi
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Middle East Instability: The Direct Impact on UK Business Costs
From surging fuel bills to fractured supply chains, the ongoing turbulence across the Middle East is landing squarely on the balance sheets…
James Whitfield
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India-UK Economic Ties: The Fastest Growing Bilateral Relationship
From a landmark free trade agreement to surging investment flows and a thriving diaspora, the partnership between India and the United…
Sarah Henderson
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UK-EU Relations in 2026: The Reset That Almost Happened
Five years on from the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK and EU have inched closer than at any point since Brexit — yet the promised…
Rachel Ford
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US-UK Trade Deal: Where Negotiations Stand in 2026
Years of on-again, off-again diplomacy have left the prospect of a comprehensive US-UK free trade agreement in a state of cautious…
Marcus Obi
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UK Foreign Policy After Brexit: Where Britain Stands in 2026
Five years on from the completion of Brexit, Britain's foreign policy identity remains a work in progress. From the corridors of NATO to…
Emily Chen
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Understanding the Ukraine Conflict: Background and Context
Russia's full-scale invasion began 24 February 2022, following eight years of lower-intensity conflict after the 2014 Crimea annexation. A…
Liam Chen
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How Global Trade Routes Are Being Redrawn
Around 80% of world trade by volume moves by sea, and in 2023-24 two of its critical arteries — the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal — were…
Liam Chen
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The Coming Debt Storm: Why Dozens of Developing Nations Face Default
Rising interest rates, a strong dollar, and the lingering effects of COVID-19 have pushed over 50 developing countries to the brink of debt…
Liam Chen
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