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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,...
A Bite Too Big? The Strategic Hurdles in Gunvor’s Pursuit of Lukoil
Russian energy group Lukoil is looking to sell its foreign assets due to new U. S. and UK sanctions. Gunvor, a Swiss trading firm,...
Polisario: The Game Is Over
October 31, 2025, will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic rupture in the long and sterile confrontation surrounding the Moroccan Sahara. With the adoption of UN Security...
Automating Oppression: How AI Firms and Governments Rewire Democracy
Authors: Christopher Jackson and Aaron Spitler*
Digital technologies, particularly AI, are accelerating democratic backsliding and revitalizing authoritarian governments. AI-focused companies have been forming close partnerships...
Securing Peace in Nigeria is Securing Peace in the Entire Africa – Interview
Emeka Umeagbalasi, criminologist and researcher, and head of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, in this interview, explains the practical...