Publications
457 published articles
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CorporateAffle–Perion: Consolidation Through Artificial Intelligence
Indian technology group Affle has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli advertising technology company Perion Network for approximately $420 million. Behind this cross-border transaction, which is expected to result in Perion's delisting from the US and Israeli s
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Trade & IndustryGlobal Investment: Growth Without Factories
International capital flows are increasing, but new industrial projects are becoming less frequent. Behind the apparent recovery in foreign direct investment lies a transformation of globalization: major acquisitions, digital infrastructure and financial transactions are accounti
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Defense & SecurityBinance: $6.3 Billion and the New Frontiers of Financial Warfare
On October 29, 2026, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange suffered an estimated $6.3 billion theft. Attributed by the FBI to a group linked to North Korea, the operation extends far beyond a conventional financial cyberattack. It exposes the vulnerabilities of digital infr
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EuropePoland: The State Against Itself
Constitutional crisis, institutional confrontation, and the vulnerabilities of a strategic European power An extraordinary situation can arise when a state possesses all the institutions required for its functioning yet can no longer agree on the authority of those who lead them.
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Art & CultureHalloween: The Fear We Inherit
From an ancient celebration of the dead to a global entertainment industry, Halloween has survived centuries of religious, geographical, and cultural transformation. Behind the illuminated pumpkins, costumes, and horror films lies a profoundly human question: why do we feel compe
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EconomicsEuro Area: Growth Without Convergence
In the third quarter of 2026, the euro area economy expanded by 0.4%, defying the most cautious expectations despite rising energy costs and tighter financial conditions. Yet behind this resilience lies a less reassuring reality: Europe continues to generate growth without achiev
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MarketsIntel: The Paradox of Growth
On October 30, 2026, Intel lost nearly 29% of its market value despite reporting strong revenue growth the previous day. Behind this historic sell-off lies a deeper contradiction: one of the pioneers of the semiconductor industry is benefiting from the global expansion of artific
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EconomicsQatar: Beyond Gas
Qatar built its energy power on one of the world's largest natural gas reserves. But the agreements signed with two American producers in October 2026 reveal a deeper evolution: Doha now intends to secure supplies originating beyond its own territory. Behind this strategy lies a
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CorporateOpenAI: From Research to Power
Founded in 2015 to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity, OpenAI has become one of the leading forces behind a global technological transformation. From its earliest research to ChatGPT, from its partnership with Microsoft to its historic fundraising rounds,
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Art & CultureMetallica: When Rebellion Becomes an Institution
Some music is created to win over an audience. Other music seems, at first, determined to keep the audience at a distance. Metallica belonged to the latter category. Four decades later, the band has become a global institution, its songs cross generational boundaries, and its com
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AfricaWestern Sahara: The Break
On October 30, 2026, the United Nations Security Council failed to renew MINURSO's mandate. Russia vetoed a US-sponsored draft resolution supported by eleven members, before a competing proposal from Moscow was rejected for lack of a majority. Hours later, Morocco's Royal Cabinet
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EconomicsArgentina: Wealth Under Conditions
With a new $8.73 billion oil development project in the Vaca Muerta formation, Argentina is advancing its transformation into a major energy exporter. Yet behind the scale of the announced investment lies a more fundamental question: how can a country convert extraordinary geolog