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Around the world, but especially in Europe, the far right is on the rise. Things are only going to get worse.

Europe’s rising far right is alarming and will get worse

Newly elected Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will likely continue outgoing President Obrador's causes.

Is Mexico’s new president just a puppet for Obrador?

While the Houthis are still attacking ships in the Red Sea, some categories of vessels are allowed through without harm.

Why the Houthis allow certain ships to pass through the Red Sea

The recent Ukrainian offensive using American rockets in Russia's Belgorod territory has significant implications.

Balance of power shifted in Ukraine war after Biden lifts restrictions

Ukraine's use of drone attacks on Russian container radars will alter the dynamics of warfare strategy and overall balance of power.

Ukraine assaults on Russian container radar signals paradigm shift

2023 sees record fossil fuel use and emissions, challenging transition to low-carbon energy amid climate thresholds.

Biden releasing Northeast gas reserves to ease domestic prices

Coal is unfashionable in advanced economies, but if the global order breaks down, it will thrive on international markets.

Coal will thrive on global market if globalization breaks down

What would a cyberattack on the U.S. power grid look like, is it feasible and should Americans be concerned?

Are US power grids vulnerable to cyberattacks?

Iran does not have the technology to make a nuclear weapon, and even if it did, delivering it as a viable weapon is a different matter.

Does Iran actually have a nuclear weapon?

A culture of political violence is one factor contributing to the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Assassination attempt on Slovakia’s prime minister explained

Amidst political turmoil and violence across West Africa, can Nigeria emerge as Africa’s first modern-world superpower?

Will Nigeria become Africa’s first superpower?

Sergei Shoigu has been ousted as Russia’s Minister of Defense. What happens next, and what does it mean for Ukraine and the West?

Why Putin axed Shoigu

As the Ukraine war persists and Russia faces arms supply challenges, Russia, North Korea and Iran find themselves in evolving roles.

New roles for Russia, North Korea, Iran in global arms trade

Due to stubborn inflation, higher interest rates look more likely over the next few years instead of rate cuts this year.

Why interest rates will be higher for longer

If the low birth rate continues, eventually the U.S. economy could see a decline similar to the Germans and Koreans.

How to handle plunging US birth rate before it’s too late

Japan needs to overcome its pacifist culture to face resurgent military threats and to play a meaningful role in Western alliances.

Japan must confront reality of military threats

Russia is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium. That may present an issue for Western supply chains as sanctions escalate.

US may need to find new sources of uranium

China’s new aircraft supercarrier, the Fujian, has sounded some alarms across the Pacific. Here’s why Americans should not be worried.

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is nothing to worry about

Russia has a new drone-resistant tank, but it might be vulnerable to heavy artillery – as long as the Ukrainians don’t run out of munitions.

Russia unveils drone-resistant ‘turtle tanks’

The Texas energy model is failing. It will soon force Texans to make uncomfortable decisions and large investments.

Texas heat challenges a strained energy grid

Japan’s navy is getting a big upgrade in response to increasing threats from China and growing public support for a larger military presence.

Japan’s navy gets an upgrade

What would an independent RFK Jr. campaign mean for the Trump and Biden campaigns, and who would it impact the most?

How could RFK Jr. impact 2024 election?

Could global warming melt the Russian ice and open up new maritime shipping lanes between Russia and China?

Global warming won’t impact Russian-Chinese shipping

The US shale revolution has provided America with bountiful oil supplies. Can other nations replicate our success?

Can other nations replicate success of US shale revolution?

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