Did Chinese Entities Help Iran Target US Forces in Jordan Before Deadly Attack?
A report that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a U.S. military base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a deadly attack has raised questions...
Can Trump’s Strategy Deliver a Republican Win in the Midterms?
President Donald Trump is making himself the centre of the Republican Party's campaign for the 2026 midterm elections, but growing concerns within his own...
Can Pakistan Remain a Mediator as Saudi-Iran Tensions Escalate?
Pakistan is facing a difficult diplomatic test as escalating fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen threatens to undermine Islamabad's...
How Are Ground Drones Changing Warfare in Ukraine?
Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles to reduce the exposure of soldiers on one of the world's most heavily monitored battlefields, potentially...
Can Africa Turn Its Critical Minerals Wealth Into Economic Power?
Africa is at the centre of a growing global race for critical minerals, but the continent faces a familiar challenge: possessing enormous natural wealth...
How Did China’s Oil Majors Prepare the Country for an Energy Crisis?
China’s state owned oil companies have spent years preparing for the possibility of major disruptions to global energy supplies, investments that are now helping...
How Does the World War Two Legacy Shape Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan Tensions?
World War Two continues to shape relations between Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan, with competing interpretations of the conflict increasingly intersecting with present day...
Could AI Pose an Existential Threat as US Lawmakers Push for New Rules?
Growing concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence are prompting more U.S. lawmakers to call for stronger safeguards after two researchers at Anthropic...
Could Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Push Oil Prices Above $100 a Barrel?
The Strait of Hormuz has become the central pressure point in the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran. Before the conflict, roughly...
Can Trump’s Unusual Midterm Convention Help Republicans Defy History?
President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are taking an unusual approach to the 2026 midterm elections by holding a national Republican convention in...