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The Energy System That Never Heals
Welcome back to Global Energy Unpacked, the show where we decode the forces reshaping the world’s energy and geopolitical landscape. Today’s episode explores a...
Why Hungary’s Election Matters Beyond Its Borders
Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister for 16 years and the longest-serving in the EU, faces potential defeat in the election on April 12, according...
Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains So Vulnerable
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared on March 27 that shipping to and from ports supporting Israel and the U. S. is banned...
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Capabilities: Range, Precision, and Reach
Iranian missiles and drones have been attacking important energy facilities and other sites in Gulf countries and the Middle East for nearly three weeks...
No end in sight? Why a peace deal in Ukraine remains elusive
In the initial phase of the war, Ukraine successfully repelled the Russian offensive near Kyiv and regained significant territory. However, subsequent Ukrainian counteroffensives faltered,...
Who really wins in Venezuela’s oil fields?
Venezuela's crude oil output is unlikely to see significant increases for years, despite President Trump's promises of U.S. oil investments following Nicolas Maduro's capture....
Why is Europe taking on social media giants?
European nations are ratcheting up the pressure on social media companies, responding to a public outcry over child safety fears but risking a backlash...
The UN at 80: A relic of the past, or a blueprint for tomorrow?
The U.N. is currently facing an imminent financial collapse exacerbated by unpaid fees, as articulated by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In a letter to ambassadors...
Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader Who Made Anti-Americanism Iran’s Bedrock
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, transformed the country into a formidable anti-U.S. presence in the Middle East while suppressing domestic...
Beyond the Rhetoric: The State of Iran’s Military Capabilities
U. S. President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, made a case for a potential attack on Iran, stating he would...