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Ukraine: the new military, economic and fiscal challenges
Ukraine is suffering a more effective Russian bombardment than previously and multiple economic difficulties; its allies must offer more
Who pays when digital money cannot earn interest?
The US and China will have a red phone for AI emergencies, while Europe is left to watch
The Gulf conflict's tale of two cities
Freyja and the making of a European defence industry
More structured and scaled-up defence cooperation, backed with EU funding, will benefit both Europe and Ukraine
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