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      Why Is Canada Involved in the Russia–Ukraine War?

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      Canada’s Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney has often vociferously and unequivocally voiced Canada’s support for Ukraine in their war with Russia: “Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering”; “We are with you every step of the way”; “Your fight is our fight”. In chorus, other prominent Canadian politicians (e.g., Anita Anand, Lloyd Axworthy, Donna Dasko) have… Continue reading Why Is Canada Involved in the Russia–Ukraine War?
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      Trump turns on Europe: will he pull support for Ukraine? | The Latest

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      Donald Trump has loomed large over Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with European leaders, after the US president took aim at the Ukrainian leader once again. It comes in the wake of a new White House national security strategy that has caused fear in Europe, but drawn praise from the Kremlin. Lucy Hough speaks to our Europe correspondent Jon Henley. Continue reading… More

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      Militant Democracy in Germany: Balancing Protection and Freedom

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      Germany’s approach to militant democracy offers a striking example of how a country with a difficult past attempts to defend its democratic values against internal threats. Rooted in the aftermath of World War II, militant democracy holds that democracy must act decisively to protect itself from forces seeking to undermine it through violence, hate or… Continue reading Militant Democracy in Germany: Balancing Protection and Freedom
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      In the Marketplace for Saints, the Pickings are Slim

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      This Devil’s Advocate is worried. My professional activity requires the emergence of recognizable personalities who exhibit saintly behavior. Like a recruiter in a modern enterprise, my job is to weed out the weak candidates, note the flaws in their CV, and thereby permit the truly performing ones to become identified and vetted. The trend in… Continue reading In the Marketplace for Saints, the Pickings are Slim
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      FO° Exclusive: Is the Ukraine War Ending on Putin’s Terms? Decoding Trump’s 28-Point Plan

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      Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, dissect US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. They weigh whether this framework, presented as a ceasefire of perhaps long duration, is a genuine American-led proposal or… Continue reading FO° Exclusive: Is the Ukraine War Ending on Putin’s Terms? Decoding Trump’s 28-Point Plan
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      Why is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025?

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      After reaching an all-time high of $3,673.95 per ounce on September 9, 2025, the price of gold is once again ramping up, trading just below the record. Year-to-date, gold has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) with an impressive 37.4% gain, while Bitcoin investors have seen only an 18.7% increase over the same period. This seemingly contradicts the… Continue reading Why is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025?
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      Why Putin Is Not a Conservative: The Destruction of Integrity

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      We have often heard Western right-wing politicians describe Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime as “conservative.” They justify this by pointing to his proclaimed defense of traditional family values and his resistance to left-wing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) protests in Russia.  Yet, does Putin’s conservatism truly rest on any genuine philosophical foundation — the… Continue reading Why Putin Is Not a Conservative: The Destruction of Integrity
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      Nobody’s Girl: Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir Reached Libraries Six Months After Her Suicide

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      Virginia Roberts Giuffre — one of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s most vocal and prominent victims — was born in Sacramento, California, in 1983, but soon moved with her family to Palm Beach County. When she was 16, her father found her a side job as a towel girl in the spa at the Mar-a-Lago… Continue reading Nobody’s Girl: Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir Reached Libraries Six Months After Her Suicide
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