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The Perfect Storm That Is the Philippines
As typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi, internationally) left over 200 Filipinos dead while affecting nearly 2 million people, President Marcos Jr declared “a state of national...
Gold, Rare Earths, and the Strategic Geoeconomy In U.S.–China relations
Technological innovation has historically promoted national development and supported superiority in international relations. In the contemporary world, artificial intelligence (AI) most probably will be...
Could Jamal Mustafa Become the Leader of a New Iraq?
On November 5, 2025, Reuters published an article describing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as a potential kingmaker in Iraq's parliamentary elections slated for...
Syria’s Bedouins Lose Hope of Returning Home After Southern Clashes
In July, there was significant sectarian violence in Syria's southern Sweida province. The Sbeih family describes being taken by Druze gunmen and held with...
Why Brazil, a Renewable Energy Giant, Still Can’t Quit Coal
In July, one of Brazil's last coal plants in Candiota resumed operations after significant investment from Ambar, owned by billionaires Wesley and Joesley Batista....
Is Ukraine a Viable State?
The Ukrainian parliament has disclosed that its public debt of over $190 billion will require close to four decades to repay—but this assumes the...
The Geopolitics of Ports: Re-evaluating Economic Interdependence in the Horn of Africa
When Ethiopia’s prime minister revived his call for sea access in early 2024, regional headlines lit up overnight. It was not just about trade...
U.S. Army to Procure 1 Million Drones in Historic Shift to High-Tech Warfare
The U. S. Army plans to purchase at least one million drones in the next two to three years, with the potential to acquire...
Sudan’s Islamist-militarist revanchists prioritise their interests over a just peace
The diplomatic gloves came off in Port Sudan last month as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s regime lashed out at the EU Council, accusing it...
New York’s Great Rebirth: How Zohran Mamdani Made History
In the dimly lit theater at Brooklyn Paramount, amid tears and triumph, Zohran Mamdani did not merely accept victory, he announced a revolution. “So,...