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Mexico at a Crossroads: The Raid That Changed Everything
Welcome back to Geopolitics Decoded from moderndiplomacy.eu, the show where we break down the world’s biggest stories and the forces shaping them. I’m Maya.
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Ukraine at War: A visual timeline of the conflict
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Rare Earth Minerals: What They Are and Why They Matter
In February 2025, U. S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in Ukraine providing the U. S. with rare earths in exchange for financial support...
EXPLAINER: Who Has Nuclear Weapons, and Why Should We Care
Nuclear weapons are the most powerful bombs, using nuclear fission to release energy, with hydrogen bombs also utilizing fusion. The U. S. dropped the...
The Global Debt Crisis and the Case for Structural Reform – Interview
In a world where 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt interest than on health and education combined, the global...
Women Who Power the Future: Stella Tsani on Leading the Energy Transition
In this exclusive interview, recipient of the 2025 EUSEW Woman in Energy Award Stella Tsani critical intersections of economics, equity, and clean energy. A...
China’s Calculated Calm: Beijing’s Stance on the Iran-Israel Flashpoint with Dr. Nadia Helmy
While the world watches the Iran-Israel conflict edge toward the brink, China’s voice remains calm—measured, yes, but anything but indifferent. In this timely and...
Putin’s Dilemma: Where Russia Stands in the Iran-Israel Conflict ft. Prof. Matthew Crosston
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have thrust Russia into a complex geopolitical ballet, requiring a delicate balancing act that reflects its historical...
False Flags, Real Risks: How Nationalism Drives South Asia’s Nuclear Gamble — with Michael Kugelman
South Asia, a crucible of ancient civilizations and modern rivalries, stands at a perilous crossroads. For over two decades, Michael Kugelman, a leading American...
The Cost of Escalation: What the Iran-Israel Clash Means — James Dorsey Explains
The Middle East is currently teetering on the brink of a regional conflagration, as the long-simmering shadow war between Iran and Israel has erupted...