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Will the West betray or save anti-Putin protesters in Georgia?
Georgia’s anti-Putin protesters hope for Western support to join the EU and NATO, but face uncertainty about potential abandonment.
“Tariffers” v “traders”: the new contest for Donald Trump’s ear
Veterans of the first Trump administration anticipate a repeat of internal turbulence as "Tariffers" and "Traders" battle for the President's attention.
The world is losing the fight against international gangs
Globalization and technology are fueling a surge in organized crime. Consequently, the global battle against transnational criminal networks is being lost.
Half a loaf, at best, from the climate talks
This year’s climate talks delivered minimal advancements, offering at best a half loaf of progress.
Is your master’s degree useless?
Recent data shows many master’s programs yield poor financial returns, raising questions about their current value.
The perils of appeasing a warlike Russia
Finland’s Cold War history warns that appeasing an aggressive Russia invites war. Ukraine’s future must avoid this perilous path to ensure lasting security.
The danger zone between two presidents
Global adversaries will rejoice at any lapse in presidential authority. This highlights the perilous gap between two commanders-in-chief, where weak leadership invites exploitation and satisfaction among enemies.
How to avoid Oval Office humiliation
Twelve insiders share strategies to avoid Oval Office humiliation when praising Donald Trump.
King coal is dirty, dangerous—and far from dead
Contrary to predictions of its demise, coal remains a persistent, dangerous energy source. Its widespread extinction has been significantly overstated.
The world faces its worst trade wars since the 1930s
Trump’s reelection accelerates a crisis for globalization, marking the world’s worst trade wars since the 1930s.
America’s allies brace for brinkmanship, deals—and betrayal
Global allies scramble to sway Trump, preparing for high-stakes negotiations, deals, and potential betrayal.
What the world thinks of Trump, Ukraine and Chinese supremacy
A global survey of 30,000 people reveals unexpected public views on Trump, Ukraine, and China’s rise.
A surprise new twist in Putin’s currency wars
The BIS abandoned plans for a new payment system, halting a project the Kremlin hoped to replicate. This unexpected development disrupts Putin’s currency strategy.
Intrigue, greed and hostility burn in the Antarctic
The Antarctic’s icy landscape masks a burning crisis of intrigue, greed, and hostility, proving it is not immune to global turmoil.
The Telegram: our new guide to a dangerous world
The Telegram offers a guide to a dangerous world as the established order crumbles. Its geopolitics correspondent provides insight into the future.
Putin’s plan to dethrone the dollar
Putin aims to use the BRICS summit to trigger a breakthrough in evading sanctions, advancing his strategy to unseat the US dollar.
Vladimir Putin’s spies are plotting global chaos
The text claims Moscow is executing a strategy of sabotage, arson, and killings to create global chaos.
Over a billion have voted in 2024: has democracy won?
Over a billion people voted in 2024, representing half the global population. This massive participation raises the question: has democracy truly triumphed?
A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America
China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are deepening ties, forming a "quartet of chaos" that increasingly threatens the United States.
A UN vote on Palestine underlines America’s weakening clout
A UN vote on Palestine underscores America’s weakening influence as Russia and China capitalize on growing global sympathy for Palestinians.