The Hague Summit: New NATO, New Cold War?
Although Western European countries in particular voiced their objections to increasing defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, Trump’s…
Nations Leave Geneva Without Landmark Plastics Agreement
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century.
Japan to Supply $6.5B in Stealth Frigates to Australia
For Japan, the deal to sell Stealth Frigates to Australia marks its largest-ever arms export since it began loosening post–World…
Report: Global Forest Fires Double in 20 Years
South American fires accounted for about one-quarter of the planet’s total fire-related tree loss.
Russia’s Independence in Drone Manufacturing Sparks Friction with Iran
The Alabuga plant stands as a symbol of both Russia’s industrial resilience under sanctions and the transactional nature of its…
Report: Zelensky Willing to Cede Some Territories to Russia
For Ukraine, the calculus is complex. Ceding territory already in Russian hands could bring an end to the fighting but…
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Raises Fears of Ukrainian Losses
Trump announced the Trump-Putin summit location as “symbolic,” noting Alaska was sold by Russia to the United States in 1867…
China’s Energy and Investment Scales and the Iran-Israel War
Although Iran weighs heavily on the energy and investment scales, Israel is also an actor that cannot be completely ignored…
Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan ‘Historic Peace Summit’
The Washington summit would include an official “Peace Signing Ceremony” and the signing of bilateral agreements between Washington and both…
China and Russia Launch Joint Pacific Patrol
China and Russia are intensifying their security cooperation, not only to strengthen their own military capabilities, but also to reshape…
Spain Abandons F-35 Fighter Deal
The shelving of the F-35 deal leaves Spain’s Navy in a critical position.
Are The Abraham Accords The New Sykes-Picot?
The Abraham Accords aimed at normalizing Israel in the region to secure its existence while indirectly integrating the entire Middle…
Bolsonaro Arrest Deepens Tensions Between US and Brazil
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, due to take effect on August 7.
China Proposes Global AI Governance Framework
As of April 2025, China had more than 5,000 AI companies and a core industry valued at 600 billion yuan…
UK-Turkey Free Trade Update Aims to Set ‘Global Example,’ Says Envoy
A planned update to the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Turkey is set to serve as a…
Trump Reimposes Sweeping Tariffs, Reshaping U.S. Trade Policy
Trump increased Canadian tariffs from 25 percent to 35 percent, accusing Ottawa of failing to stem the flow of fentanyl…
Why the European Union May Soon Find Itself in a War Economy Mode
Having found itself in the Kantian Paradise of perpetual peace after the Cold War, the EU has now woken up…
US: Prioritizing ‘Asia First’ Sparks Controversy Over European Allies
The future direction of US grand strategy remains uncertain.
