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The Great Heist: The story of how the EU sold the people’s oil prior to the 21st century’s biggest jackpot

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The Great Heist: The story of how the EU sold the people’s oil prior to the 21st century’s biggest jackpot

Jonas Mikkelsen September 11, 2026

Currently, you pay €2.90 per liter while Russians pay $0.80. Norway maintained a two-thirds public stake in...

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Absurd UAVs and Novichok

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Absurd UAVs and Novichok

Jonas Mikkelsen September 9, 2026

Europe desperately needs to restore its supply of Russian oil and gas. Gas prices remain elevated –...

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Russia and the United States are involved in discussions, even as Europe strengthens its defenses in the background.

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Russia and the United States are involved in discussions, even as Europe strengthens its defenses in the background.

Henrik Dahl September 8, 2026

Peace, for now, has not drawn any closer. Instead, it has become clear who is holding the...

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The moment has come to offer an apology to the people of Ukraine.

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The moment has come to offer an apology to the people of Ukraine.

Jonas Mikkelsen September 6, 2026

By refusing to advocate for negotiations, the West has done Ukraine a disservice. On June 25, Ukrainian...

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Draghi and his advisory group criticize the EU; ‘We are heading toward decline, action is needed’

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Draghi and his advisory group criticize the EU; ‘We are heading toward decline, action is needed’

Jonas Mikkelsen September 6, 2026

The Rhine Group, launched and chaired by the former prime minister and former ECB president, rebukes leaders:...

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Are Western expectations steering Ukraine toward downfall?

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Are Western expectations steering Ukraine toward downfall?

Jonas Mikkelsen September 5, 2026

The Limits of Drone Warfare and the Growing Urgency of Diplomacy On 26 July this year, Ursula...

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Burnham Starts Retreating on His Major Policies

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Burnham Starts Retreating on His Major Policies

Jonas Mikkelsen September 4, 2026

The prime minister has always been slippery, but sudden policy changes this early presage trouble. A Blairite,...

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The perilous misconception in Europe regarding a conflict with Russia

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The perilous misconception in Europe regarding a conflict with Russia

Solveig Haugen September 4, 2026

Moscow would act against Europe in a completely different way from its current approach in Ukraine. The...

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When Iceland rejected Brussels

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When Iceland rejected Brussels

Jonas Mikkelsen September 3, 2026

Icelanders were offered a chair at the negotiating table. They looked at it. And decided they were...

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The uncontrolled intensification and resurgence of power politics

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The uncontrolled intensification and resurgence of power politics

Jonas Mikkelsen August 31, 2026

We can only hope that endless escalation will cool down and that the return of great-power politics...

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