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A large container ship docked at a port, partially obscured by thick fog. Blue gantry cranes tower above, ready for loading and unloading. Stacks of shipping containers sit on the vessel’s deck, while trucks and port equipment line the waterfront. The overcast sky and misty atmosphere create a sense of uncertainty, mirroring the challenges in the global shipping industry

Stormy horizon for ocean shipping giants

The golden days of high freight rates are over. Overcapacity, trade tensions, and shifting alliances have turned the tide for the world’s largest ocean carriers. Can they stay afloat?

President Donald Trump speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a White House meeting on February 13, 2025, with a diplomatic setting in the background

The Indian Corridor: New ambitions, old risks

Modi’s Washington visit secured defense and energy deals but faced Trump’s tariff threats. Meanwhile, Greece, Israel, and Cyprus strengthen regional ties, betting on connectivity projects amid shifting U.S. priorities

A scene along the Euphrates River in Syria, showing a partially dried riverbed with patches of greenery. In the background, a white, eroded hillside looms over a group of grazing sheep. Two people walk through the shallow water, while a man in a blue shirt moves in the foreground. The image reflects the ongoing water crisis in the region

The power struggle over water in the Middle East

Water scarcity in the Middle East is more than an environmental crisis. It fuels conflict, disrupts economies, and threatens millions. The following article is based on a report by CSIS

Aerial view of an open-pit mining operation with a massive bucket-wheel excavator carving through layers of earth. The circular excavation patterns highlight the scale of mineral extraction

Ukraine’s mineral war is just getting started

Beneath Ukraine’s war-torn soil lies an untapped fortune—critical minerals essential for the green energy transition. The world’s superpowers are circling, and the stakes are nothing short of geopolitical domination

Bruno Kahl, the head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), wearing a gray suit and blue tie, speaks at a podium with a microphone, discussing the necessity of extending the Ukraine war until 2030 to counter potential Russian threats to Europe

A prolonged war or a strategic illusion?

The push for military expansion in Europe raises a critical question: is the goal to end the war in Ukraine or to justify skyrocketing defense budgets?

Crude awakenings: Oil, politics, and the high seas in 2025

As oil prices dance to the tune of geopolitics, global shipping braces for choppy waters. U.S. policies, OPEC’s calculations, and rising trade tensions set the stage for a year of volatility and unexpected openings

A vibrant shipyard scene at Cochin Shipyard, India, showcasing two massive red gantry cranes labeled “COCHIN SHIPYARD.” A ship component is being carefully lifted by the cranes, while workers and infrastructure in the background highlight the bustling activity of the facility. The sky is a mix of blue and warm hues, reflecting the industrial dynamism of India's shipbuilding ambitions

A billion-dollar question: Can India outbuild China?

Can India become the next global shipbuilding giant? With Maersk’s new partnership and a $2.9 billion government push, the West may finally have a counterweight to China’s maritime dominance