World
What if China and India became friends?
If China and India resolve territorial disputes, their friendship could transform bilateral ties and reshape the global geopolitical landscape.
What would Europe do if Trump won?
As NATO meets, European nations are actively developing a secondary strategy, or "Plan B," in anticipation of a potential Trump victory.
NATO is drafting new plans to defend Europe
NATO is drafting new defense strategies for Europe, set for ratification at the upcoming Vilnius summit.
NATO is agonising over whether to let Ukraine join
NATO struggles with Ukraine's membership bid, as the US currently harbors reservations about the nation's accession to the alliance.
India’s diaspora is bigger and more influential than any in history
India’s diaspora has reached unprecedented scale and influence, with Indian-descended leaders heading major global companies like Adobe and Chanel.
Should you send your children to private school?
American private schools offer a more effective route to prestigious universities than British counterparts.
The speech police are coming for social media
Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter face increasing scrutiny as authorities target platforms for content moderation.
The cost of the global arms race
The global arms race imposes a heavy financial burden on the international economy, functioning like a hidden "war tax" that drains resources from essential development and social needs.
Europe can’t decide how to unplug from China
Europe struggles to define its strategy for reducing reliance on China. This analysis assesses the continent's current economic exposure to the Asian giant.
After 12 years of blood, Assad’s Syria rejoins the Arab League
The Arab League reinstated Syria after 12 years, ending Assad’s isolation. This controversial move prioritizes regional stability over accountability for past atrocities.
The 2023 crony-capitalism index
The 2023 Crony-Capitalism Index highlights how plutocrats face setbacks from geopolitical conflicts, technological glitches, and strategic blunders.
How the war split the mafia
The war has reshaped global criminal landscapes, extending its impact far beyond Russia and Ukraine to affect mafias worldwide.
The world’s deadliest war last year wasn’t in Ukraine
Sudan’s deadly conflict highlights a troubling global resurgence of civil wars, challenging the notion that Ukraine is the world’s primary war zone.
How to survive a superpower split
This article explores how shrewd nations navigate the rift between superpowers by refusing to align with either side.
Was your degree really worth it?
This analysis examines the modest financial returns of various academic programs, questioning whether degrees are truly worth the investment.
Which will grow faster: India or Indonesia?
India and Indonesia are pursuing innovative growth strategies despite global instability.
How the Iraq war bent America’s army out of shape
While the U.S. military drained resources fighting insurgents in Iraq, China simultaneously rebuilt and strengthened its armed forces.
What does Xi Jinping want from Vladimir Putin?
Xi Jinping’s Moscow visit faces significant uncertainties. The specific objectives he seeks from Vladimir Putin remain unclear amid complex geopolitical dynamics.
Russia’s friends are a motley—and shrinking—crew
Russia’s allies form a shrinking, motley coalition of struggling nations, Soviet nostalgists, and opportunists.
Emmanuel Macron’s vision of a more muscular Europe is coming true
Macron’s vision of a stronger Europe is materializing, yet his supporters remain divided on the specific approaches and objectives.