As countries seek reliable and low-carbon energy sources, nuclear power’s role in the global transition has become a point of ...

Aerial combat over Kashmir this spring exposed broader global shifts in military-industrial dynamics and offers valuable lessons for Europe. Pakistan’s China-made J-10 aircraft shot down at least one ...

Japan is boosting military readiness, increasing its defense budget and fortifying alliances in response to growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Jan. 12: Japan’s 1st Airborne Brigade ...

As Middle Eastern tensions rise, Egypt is leveraging its historical influence and strategic interests to revive its role as a key regional mediator. Feb. 20: A truck loaded with construction materials ...

Central and South America with the Caribbean face growing geopolitical pressure as Washington and Beijing compete for dominance south of the U.S. border. Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Luiz ...

Trump’s presidency marks a stark departure from Biden’s Ukraine policy, favoring concessions to Russia. April 26: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the ...

Canadians reelected a Liberal government in response to President Trump’s rhetoric. Ottawa’s relations with Washington, however, will focus on pragmatism. May 6: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) ...

Global debt has reached unprecedented levels, and with repayments due soon, issues with refinancing and overspending could lead to a crisis of democracy. The failure of Western democracies to uphold ...

Washington and Beijing are increasingly deploying measures aimed at bolstering their national security, while targeting each other’s strategic economic sectors. A cyclist waits for traffic lights in ...

India’s young population offers vast potential for economic growth, but without urgent skills development and reforms, it risks becoming a demographic disaster. Dec. 12, 2024: Officials check ...

Stefan Hedlund is a widely published author, researcher and lecturer focusing on Nordic, Russian, Central Asian and post-Soviet affairs. He is based in Sweden. Currently, he is director of research at ...