Virginia Pietromarchi

From Hormuz to Panama, the South China Sea to the Black Sea, geopolitics is rewriting the rules of global shipping.

UAE signalling intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics.

Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.

Magyar’s pitch to Hungarian voters was to turn away from some of Orban’s policies, including Russian energy imports.

Italy’s decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel’s staunchest allies.

Orban’s exit signals potential end to Hungary’s EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.

The war in Iran has deepened a rift in the transatlantic alliance, raising questions about whether it can endure.

Experts say Gulf countries are wary of the US agreeing to a deal that gives Iran leverage over the vital energy route.

The Italian leader’s cosy alliance with Trump may have become more of a liability than an asset as key elections near.