*** Analysis: Europe – 31 July 2026 *** Burnham’s divided economic court Topic: Politics / Economy, Sources: UnHerd, Spiked, Politico Europe. Andy Burnham, newly installed as UK Prime Minister without a general election, delivered an ambitious economic address outside Downing Street calling for “a new political model and a new economic model,” stronger public control … Read more
Analüüs: Globaalne – 30 July 2026 Iran War Escalation: Strikes Resume Across TheatersTopic: Geopolitics,Sources: Naked Capitalism, OilPrice, Responsible Statecraft. Iran launched ballistic missiles at a US airbase and CENTCOM headquarters in Jordan, while US and Saudi forces struck Iran-aligned militias in Iraq. Iran linked the Jordan action to US efforts to escort vessels through unauthorized … Read more
*** Analysis: Europe – 30 July 2026 *** Burnham’s Early Premiership and Economic StagnationTopic: Politics / Economy,Sources: Spiked, UnHerd. Andy Burnham, who became UK Prime Minister on 20 July 2026 after replacing Keir Starmer, has spent his first 10 days issuing personalised policy announcements on rough sleeping, bus fares, business rates for pubs, and social … Read more
Analüüs: Globaalne – 29 July 2026 Iran War Escalation Hits Saudi Oil Infrastructure and HormuzTopic: Geopolitics,Sources: Naked Capitalism, OilPrice, Responsible Statecraft. Houthi forces have struck key Saudi Aramco facilities including Abqaiq, the kingdom’s largest crude-processing site, and the Jazan refinery (400,000 bpd capacity), which was shut after ballistic missile and drone attacks. Fires and damage … Read more
*** Analysis: Europe – 29 July 2026 *** Burnham’s early premiership and free speech pressuresTopic: Politics,Sources: Spiked, UnHerd. Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister since 20 July after replacing Keir Starmer, faces scrutiny over his social media-driven style and inherited legal constraints on religious expression. On 28 July, Spiked highlighted new PSNI guidance on buffer-zone laws … Read more
Analüüs: Globaalne – 28 July 2026 US-Iran Pause Masks Deepening Oil Chokepoint Crisis Topic: Geopolitics Sources: Naked Capitalism, Responsible Statecraft, OilPrice A pause in direct US-Iran kinetic exchanges has held for a second day, with Trump holding off major new strikes amid reports of critically low US interceptor and precision munitions stocks. Iran retains effective … Read more
*** Analysis: Europe – 28 July 2026 *** Burnham’s TikTok Premiership and Election Ambiguity Topic: Politics Sources: UnHerd New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, roughly a week into office, has launched an intensive TikTok campaign featuring collabs with influencers like “Bus Aunty,” day-by-day recaps of policies such as ending rough sleeping and energy tax cuts, … Read more
*** Analysis: Europe – 27 July 2026 *** Trump Threatens New Tariffs on EU Over Tech Fines Topic: Economy Sources: UnHerd Donald Trump has threatened fresh tariffs on the EU in direct response to European Commission fines totaling around $1 billion on Google for Digital Markets Act breaches, including preferential treatment of its own services. … Read more
Analüüs: Globaalne – 25 July 2026 US-Iran Escalation Drives Oil Above $100Topic: Geopolitics / EconomySources: Naked Capitalism, OilPrice Trump administration officials are openly discussing intensified attacks on Iran, including leadership “decapitation,” seizure of islands, and strikes on food, water, and energy infrastructure, while moving additional military assets including B-1 bombers into the region. Oil prices … Read more
*** Analysis: Europe – 25 July 2026 *** EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package Reveals Deep Divisions EU ambassadors approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia on 24 July, freezing the oil price cap at $44 per barrel for another year, targeting shadow fleet vessels, additional banks (including SWIFT disconnections), and individuals linked to the Ukraine … Read more