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Israel and Iran successfully de-escalated their conflict and avoided a major regional war in the Middle East. What comes next?

Peace between Israel and Iran, at least for now

The stability and security of the global internet are at risk due to the precarious state of internet cable systems.

Global internet in a precarious state, but that could be a positive

Fears of future wars over potable water fail to account for some significant factors, and ultimately those conflicts are unlikely to occur.

Water wars are an unlikely future

Russia's hypersonic missiles are more bluster than a real threat, as they can often be detected from long distances and intercepted easily.

Are Russia’s hypersonic missiles too good to be true?

Norway will now be sending F-16s to Ukraine. As U.S. global leadership declines, more and more EU states are stepping in to defend Ukraine.

Norway sending F-16s to Ukraine

A Russian tactic designed to kill as many emergency responders as possible is just one more item to add to the list of war crimes in Ukraine.

Russians targeting civilian emergency crews in Ukraine

Iran telegraphed every aspect of its attack against Israel well in advance, and clearly without the intention of provoking a regional war.

Iranian strike on Israel not intended to provoke regional war

Developing countries might seem to enjoy a natural demographic advantage over the developed world, but that advantage carries risks.

The trouble with ‘good’ demographics

Ohio’s natural endowment of oil and gas fields makes it a top global contender for the production and export of high-end plastics.

Ohio’s oil is a boon for plastics production

Islamic State group attacks in Syria and Iraq are on track to double compared to last year, signaling a resurgence attempt.

The geopolitics of ISIS terrorism

Germany is the economic staple of modern Europe. What will happen as Germany declines in a post-American world?

Germany in a post-American world

Don't worry, Venezuela lacks both the ability and the true motive to follow through with its threats to invade Guyana.

Why Venezuela will not invade Guyana

Advancements in drone technology are changing the Russia-Ukraine war once again, now with a focus on Russian oil supplies.

Ukraine’s drones targeting Russian oil supplies

Changes in global politics and military strategies are helping Ukraine's agriculture make a comeback in the market.

How tariffs and drones saved Ukrainian agriculture

Waterways play an important role in shipping, but the destruction of the Key Bridge in Baltimore will have minor consequences in the U.S.

Why I don’t care about the fallen bridge in Baltimore

America’s vaunted universities are not prepared to fulfill the large and growing demand for blue-collar industrial workers.

Universities cannot fill growing demand for industrial workers

France is now reconsidering sending troops to Ukraine. What has caused this change and what impact could it have?

French troops moving into Ukraine could shake up Europe

Drones are revolutionizing modern warfare in both offensive and defensive capacities, and we’ve only begun to explore their full potential.

Drones are revolutionizing modern warfare

Higher interest rates and rising inflation in Japan are due to a tight supply chain, not due to rising demand.

Are Japan’s rising interest rates signaling a return to normal?

Despite widespread concern over inflation, the real risk to the global economy is deflation. Nations should prepare accordingly.

Deflation, not inflation, is the real economic risk

Demographic momentum is a key indicator in economic growth forecasting. Here’s what it looks like in Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond.

How populations determine economic growth

MAGA and Donald Trump's empowerment of Vladimir Putin enables him to push the limits of U.S. tolerance and threaten global security.

MAGA firmly allies with Russia despite support for Iran, North Korea

Ukraine announced destroying a Russian Navy sea minesweeper named Kovrovets, part of Project 266-M.

Ukraine’s sea drones keeping Russia’s warships at bay

In the push for a greener future, tackling energy usage in densely populated areas with extreme climates presents challenges.

Does a green future mean less energy usage?

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