Commentary

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China may be more about intelligence gathering than it is about repairing diplomatic relations.

Commentary

June 19

Blinken trip to China is about intelligence gathering, not diplomacy

Geopolitical Strategist

The ban on Ukrainian grain exports by five EU nations, meant to protect local farmers, is a financially devastating blow to Ukraine.

Commentary

June 16

EU nations’ bans on grain exports will be devastating to Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

The Ukraine War is seen by some as an ego-driven power play by Vladimir Putin, but it's really more of a desperate gamble to save Russia.

Commentary

June 15

What’s the likelihood of Vladimir Putin getting assassinated?

Geopolitical Strategist

The wildfire season in Canada is just getting started. With the help of dry land, high winds and frequent lightning, it'll only get worse.

Commentary

June 15

Expect more smokey air ahead from Canada’s wildfires

Geopolitical Strategist

For China, the world's second-largest economy, there's little surprise the country isn't receiving a post-COVID bump like other nations.

Commentary

June 13

For China, a post-COVID slump is more likely than a bump

Geopolitical Strategist

Former President Donald Trump's base is so solid that the indictments against him won't impact their support, but Biden will still win.

Commentary

June 13

Will Trump’s new federal indictment impact the 2024 election?

Geopolitical Strategist

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine could ruin the country's agriculture and trigger a famine across the region.

Commentary

June 9

Why Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam collapse could trigger regional famine

Geopolitical Strategist

From a military perspective, Russia blowing up the Nova Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine was wise, impeding Ukraine's counteroffensive.

Commentary

June 9

Ukraine missed huge opportunity by not capturing Kakhovka dam

Geopolitical Strategist

During a speech in Finland, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mocked Russia's military failures and massive losses in Ukraine.

Commentary

June 9

Russia military woes in Ukraine are no laughing matter

Geopolitical Strategist

Although Ukraine isn't confirming its counteroffensive against Russia has started, some believe Ukraine has plans for three main assaults.

Commentary

June 9

Ukraine’s counteroffensive involves a 3-pronged attack

Geopolitical Strategist