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May 3, 2026

The Geometry of Defiance: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Limits of American Power

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system arrives at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 6, 2017. Nine years later, components of the same system were transferred from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East. ...

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May 4, 2026

Sunday Summary - 3rd May 2026

Dear readers, as another week comes to a close, we are here to share some intriguing news. The school year is slowly wrapping up, and we know deadlines abound (including my own thesis submission, which has led to the delay in publishing; thanks for your patience by the way). To keep things clear and concise, the Maastricht Diplomat is back with another Sunday - or rather in this case, Monday - Summary recapping this week's important news so you can stay informed without having to dedicate time for extra research. Now, we shall move on to the more serious stuff, but do not fret: in this week’s summary we are switching things up. Compared to the usual summaries, which can have a depressing tone, I have included more joyful content, if you will, to balance it out. ​ I. Hantavirus outbreak on Dutch-operated cruise ship ​ Three people have die...

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May 1, 2026

Foodbank Maastricht: a community worth sustaining, despite the municipality’s failure to recognise its value

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Apr 30, 2026

Is it really a war film? (A review of Brothers 2009)

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Apr 30, 2026

Report on Hybrid Threats & Disinformation ahead of the Armenian Elections and the Role of Civil Society

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