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Tariffs as Secondary Sanctions

President Trump’s proposal to impose a 25 per cent tariff on countries “doing business with Iran” marks a sharp departure from established trade practice. This article examines whether such a measure can be grounded…

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Fifth Floor, Christmas Day

The heating had been on long enough. Long enough to warm the walls. He switched it off and put his…

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The Visa Weapon: America’s Answer to Europe’s Digital Empire

The United States has begun sanctioning Europe not with tariffs or lawsuits, but with visa bans. By targeting EU regulators and aligned civil society actors, Washington is signalling that digital sovereignty now carries personal…

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Europe’s War Bet Is Coming Due

Europe’s Ukraine strategy was built on assumptions that no longer hold. As guarantees become conditional and financial improvisation…