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Reykjavik could have been a potential ally in the desire of more wealthy member states like Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and some Scandinavian countries, to drastically reform the EU budget and care more about transparency, innovation and free trade.

Iceland’s ‘NO EU’ a setback for the net contributors to the ever-expanding EU budget

In his weekly column N. Peter Kramer writes about the result of the Iceland EU referendum: the Icelanders choose for a beneficial status quo!

Russia has been one of India’s most important defence partners for decades. Much of India’s military hardware still has Russian origins, even as New Delhi increasingly diversifies its purchases towards the US, France and Israel. The war has accelerated that diversification, as Russia’s own military needs and the disruption of supply chains have exposed the risks of excessive dependence.

Why Modi Wants Putin to End the Ukraine War

Modi is not turning against Russia. He is trying to protect India’s strategic autonomy.

Fedorov’s video highlighting political corruption last week came the day before a money laundering investigation was announced into lawmakers and bankers.

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should be asked questions about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC.

Yet whether far-right leaders are friends or foes from one day to the next, far-right ideology is here to stay. Its mainstreaming since Trump’s first term has normalized policies once considered extreme—from climate skepticism to the anti-immigration rhetoric in Europe—echoed by politicians across the political spectrum.

Why MAGA’s Far-Right European Ties Will Endure

In supporting Europe’s far-right, MAGA and Russia both want the same thing: a weaker EU. Europe must defend itself without abandoning the openness these forces exploit.

Communicate. Reputation is no longer a communications function bolted to the side of the business. It shapes financing, recruitment, regulation, partnerships and public trust, and it can be built or destroyed faster than ever in a contested information environment. Strategic communication has become a core leadership competency — and, increasingly, a core line of defence.

The reinvention of the EMEA CEO: Why the age of compartmentalized leadership is over

Five strategic resets and the 5C framework for winning across Europe, the middle East and Africa

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