Alaska showdown: Putin’s gambit on thin ice
At the Alaska showdown between Trump and Putin, the spectacle masks a perilous Russian gambit—one so costly and brittle it risks cracking under the weight of its own ambitions
The Bear that whispers: Russia’s curious silence on Iran
As Iran redefines deterrence and deepens covert ties with Moscow, a discreet visit signals more than tactical alignment—it unveils the anatomy of a strategic counter-offensive forged far from Western eyes and ears
A fleet of phantoms: How Britain, Greece, and a shadow armada sustain sanctioned oil trade
A ghost fleet now roams the seas—unregulated, uninsured, and unstoppable. This report dives into the shadowy logistics of oil sanctions evasion—and the surprising complicity of global maritime powers
Behind the NATO summit’s “daddy issues”: The systemic roots of Europe’s current strategic vicissitudes
Europe’s strategic dilemmas stem not from short-term crises, but from long-term shifts in power—Russia’s resurgence, Germany’s centrality, and waning U.S. hegemony—forcing the continent to redefine its geopolitical identity and future
Red ice, cold returns: The myth of China’s Arctic takeover
A new Harvard study debunks fears of China’s Arctic dominance, revealing that Chinese investments across the region have largely failed, stalled, or been blocked—undermining the Polar Silk Road narrative
Strategic alignment or parallel agendas? China and Russia’s calculated responses to the Israel–Iran conflict
As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, the world watches China and Russia. Their distinct, strategic responses reveal not only regional ambitions—but also a quiet, calculated alignment reshaping global power dynamics
Shadow fleet plays foghorn diplomacy
As Russia scrambles jets over a nameless tanker, the Baltic becomes a theatre not of nuance but blunt warnings—and darker intentions beneath the crude
Eastern Europe on the brink: Military buildup and geopolitical tensions escalate
For the first time since World War II, Germany is permanently stationing troops abroad. A 5,000-strong brigade in Lithuania marks a turning point in Europe’s rapid militarization
Armenia’s EU bid tests Russia’s waning grip in the Caucasus
With Moscow’s influence waning, Armenia advances its EU bid through parliament, balancing Russian retaliation fears against growing public demand for European ties
Nuclear expansion of a non-nuclear weapon state
Iran’s nuclear ambitions intensify as uranium enrichment nears weapons-grade levels, geopolitical alliances shift, and regional tensions escalate, placing Tehran at a crucial crossroads between diplomacy and conflict