Andrew Mueller
Israel’s strikes have weakened Iran’s image – that should concern the world
Israel’s initial attack on Iran on Friday was far from the first targeted blow against senior military leadership. It wasn’t even close to being the first such operation on what is now Iranian territory.…

Grey skies ahead: How the shadow market for drones is rewriting the future of warfare
In the fight to dominate air warfare, the drone market is evolving at a supersonic pace. We delve into the grey market for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Between air-raid alerts and missile strikes, life in Odesa continues apace
We report from the Black Sea port city of Odesa, where life goes on, despite the threat of Russian attacks.


Opinion
Duterte has won a mayoral election but he remains in prison. The law still matters
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The “special” relationship strikes back as Trump announces US-UK trade deal
UK prime minister Keir Starmer and US president Donald Trump have announced a “breakthrough” trade deal, the first since the latter leader triggered a global trade war.

The ‘Trump effect’ on global elections
Centre-left parties rode anti-Trump sentiment to score unexpected landslide victories in Canada and Australia. Could this signal a shift away from Maga-style politics?

