Commentary

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Weeks into a Ukrainian incursion into western Russia, Putin’s threats of a nuclear attack are still just bluffs. What happens next?

Commentary

August 22

Ukraine pushed into Russia, yet nukes didn’t fly

Geopolitical Strategist

The American ethos has been somewhat unstable over the centuries, which may be partially explained by the country's unique geography.

Commentary

August 21

Why Geography makes Americans hard to understand

Geopolitical Strategist

The Baltics' move towards energy independence from Moscow is another small step in integrating these states into the free world.

Commentary

August 20

Why Baltics are switching electric standards from Russian to European

Geopolitical Strategist

American voters discuss their day-to-day anxieties and explore potential solutions to address these pressing concerns.

Commentary

August 19

‘The prices on everything’: What keeps Americans up at night

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

Low-cost drone technology might remake some of the most powerful and expensive floating fortresses ever constructed in naval history.

Commentary

August 19

How drones are changing global naval power

Geopolitical Strategist

Mexican cartels are shifting their focus from drugs to running protection rackets around the increasingly valuable avocado trade.

Commentary

August 16

The Mexican cartels are double-dipping in the guacamole

Geopolitical Strategist

As nations and companies around the world transition to a four-day work week, Greece transitions into a six-day week. What gives?

Commentary

August 15

Why is Greece moving to a 6-day workweek?

Geopolitical Strategist

Myanmar's civil war is one of the world's oldest and most brutal conflicts. While there are possible resolutions, what are the chances?

Commentary

August 14

Ethnic strife and civil war mark Myanmar’s bleak future

Geopolitical Strategist

Tensions are boiling over. But while Israel and Iran may be locked in a state of perpetual skirmishing, total war remains unlikely.

Commentary

August 13

High tensions in Iran, Israel, but total war remains unlikely

Geopolitical Strategist

What’s happening in Bangladesh, and how will the crisis impact other nations in the region, specifically India?

Commentary

August 12

What is happening in Bangladesh?

Geopolitical Strategist

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