The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC after 59 years – effective May 1, 2026 – is not a routine policy shift.It is a major break in the political economy of oil, one that intersects with war, alliance systems and the future of global energy pricing.[#item_full_content]

Russia’s shadow war is putting Europe on edge as Germany confronts a growing threat
Germany is pushing European partners to create a rapid-response task force in the Baltic Sea region as Berlin confronts what it says is an escalating
