Geopolitics
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How the FCDO’s transparency decline risks undermining UK global influence
A drop in aid transparency scores and strategic direction gaps are eroding trust in Britain’s diplomatic and development…
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Lessons from History for Resolving the Protracted Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
As the U.S. pushes for a settlement, historical precedents in territorial disputes offer a framework for navigating the…
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How Regional Governments Use Pragmatic Diplomacy to Balance Strategic Competition With China
Explore how foreign offices and multilateral frameworks deploy structured dialogue and economic engagement to manage tensions with major…
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Faces Intensified Russian Strikes Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks
As Ukraine prepares for U.S.-mediated negotiations, President Zelenskyy reports a surge in Russian missile and drone attacks aimed…
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Inside Sanaa’s Supreme Political Council and Its Governance of Yemen
Examine the origins, structure, and leadership of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council as it navigates a complex civil war…
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Iran Shifts Military Doctrine Toward Offensive Strategy as US Strikes Continue
Iranian commanders signal a move from defensive posture to offensive operations while US airstrikes target air defenses on…
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How Turkey’s Hakan Fidan Is Pushing a New Global Framework to Protect Key Maritime Chokepoints
Turkey’s foreign minister proposes regional-led alliances and G20 cooperation to shield trade routes from conflict, targeting the Black…
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Trump Weighs Iran Strikes After Midterms as Qatar Mediates Talks in Doha
President has not decided on new military action while Qatari mediators say both sides are reviewing proposals to…
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Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Mediates US-Iran Tensions
Qatar’s emir plays key role in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional crisis
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Pope Leo Revises Just-War Doctrine for Modern Asymmetric Warfare
The Catholic Church reexamines its 1,000-year-old moral framework as Pope Leo labels the theory outdated amid new asymmetric…
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US Withdraws Naval Forces From Western Pacific
The war on Iran is stripping the western Pacific of US naval forces, undermining relations with allies and…
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How Domestic Politics and Polarization Undermine Nuclear Deterrence Credibility
Individual leaders, public attitudes, and political instability in democracies increasingly dictate whether nuclear threats are believed.
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Israel demands Lebanon block Hezbollah from joining renewed Iran war
Amid intensified airstrikes, Israel warns Beirut that any Hezbollah entry into a new Iran conflict will trigger immediate…
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Russian Forces Lose Ground as Hybrid Escalation Targets European Infrastructure
Amid record troop losses, Moscow intensifies gray zone aggression against NATO while exploiting US midterms to strike Ukrainian…
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Can Diplomacy Survive Populist Nationalism as G20 Ends
Amid rising populist nationalism, diplomats assess if multilateral frameworks can withstand pressure from unilateral leadership styles following the…
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Israeli Airstrike on Hamas in Qatar Threatens Ceasefire Talks
The Israeli airstrike on Doha has shattered a longstanding diplomatic firewall. By hitting a residential complex owned by…
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Maritime Nations Seek New Security Solutions Amid Ongoing Conflicts
Key maritime nations discuss strategies to maintain open waterways amid regional tensions and conflicts.
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Russia’s War on Ukraine: From the 2014 Annexation of Crimea to the Fifth Year of Invasion
KYIV, July 15 — The shift is clear: after more than a decade of conflict, the Russo-Ukrainian War…
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council: Who Sits on It and What It Decides
TEHRAN, July 25 — When Iranian state-aligned media recently raised the prospect of a ballistic missile strike on…
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How the Petroleum Industry Transforms Crude Oil Into Fuel and Drives the Global Economy
Explore how the global petroleum industry operates across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors to refine crude oil into…
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G20 diplomats face deep rifts as Georgia prepares for Atlanta summit
Top envoys from China, Russia and other major economies meet in Atlanta amid widening geopolitical divides that threaten…
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Volker Türk Calls for Stricter Adherence to International Law to Protect Civilians
UN human rights chief Volker Türk is urging global actors to prioritize civilian safety amid rising conflict-related abuses…
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Portable Nuclear Reactors Could Reshape Military Logistics and Conflict Zones
Small modular reactors offer portable power and passive safety, potentially altering military logistics while introducing new strategic vulnerabilities…
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The Complex Landscape of Iran-West Relations Amidst Regional Security Tensions
As oil markets react to rumors of diplomacy, the path to de-escalation remains obstructed by ongoing military conflicts…
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