How Taiwan is Balancing Between American and Chinese Visions of Energy Dominance
U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day back in office framed fossil fuel production as a geopolitical weapon. ...
Ukraine War Now Longer Than First World War – The Similarities are Unsettling
The war in Ukraine has now exceeded the first world war in duration. And while the comparison between these two conflicts is imperfect, it is ...
Between Communities: Canada in an Uncertain Geopolitical Order
Albertans are heading to the polls in October to express their opinion on whether they should remain a member state of the Canadian Federation. Meanwhile, ...
Culture, Sport and Religion: The Russian Whitewashing Tactics
Russia uses “soft power” tools – such as the media, culture, education, and religion – to advance its own geopolitical goals and spread disinformation. The ...
Are Chips the Past, and Will Algorithms Shape the Next World Order?
In May 2026, while Donald Trump prepared for his visit to Beijing, many expected tense discussions about tariffs, Taiwan, military deterrence, and trade imbalances. However, ...
State Sovereignty: A Shield, a Tool, or an Obstacle?
State sovereignty is paramount in international relations, yet its definition remains elusive. The lack of a clear definition allows each country to relativize how it understands sovereignty and what it allows as ...
Somali Piracy is Back – Fuelled by Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War
On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was ...
Cooling Poverty is Making Extreme Heat More Dangerous for Millions
Imagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there’s a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a ...
Why the Iran War is Breaking the US-European Strategic Alliance
Days after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied American forces the use of the ...











