Two years after October 7

Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a stunning attack on Israel, setting off a political and security earthquake whose aftershocks…

Lebanon’s challenge to disarm Hezbollah

The issue of Hezbollah’s arms is not new—it dates back to the aftermath of the Israeli invasion in 1982, when Iran carved out a military footprint in…

Bitcoin reserves: a blessing or a curse?

As of 31 July 2025, some of the world’s largest national reserves include hundreds of thousands of bitcoins, valued in the billions of dollars.The…