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As America's involvement and influence in the Middle East have waned, what trajectory will its future role take in the region?

The Middle East in a post-American world

In each episode of this post-America series, get ready to focus on a country and analyze its prospects within an ever-changing global system.

Getting ready for the post-American world

While the battle against high inflation is winding down, the problem of labor shortages will likely persist for decades to come.

As inflation cools, labor challenges loom ahead

President Javier Milei has enacted sweeping reforms across federal government and the economy. What does it mean for Argentina’s future?

Argentina’s Javier Milei enacts bold sweeping reforms

The U.S. and China both have powerful navies, but one holds an obvious advantage in a potential military confrontation in the Pacific.

Who wins in US-China war over the Pacific?

Europe faces the prospect of a harsh winter without Russian energy. But if the allies stick together, they’ll get through it just fine.

Europe’s cold winter threatens energy supplies

This winter's cold temperatures in Ukraine favor Zelenskyy's forces and pose challenges for Russia's military operations.

Winter conditions favor Ukraine military over Russia

Russia and China are provoking Finland in acts that fall short of a war declaration. How will NATO and the Finns respond?

Russia and China provoke Finland short of war

Geothermal energy might be a potential game-changer for meeting America's electricity needs without burning fossil fuels.

Is geothermal energy a viable solution to electricity shortage?

Ukraine’s security service blew up railway connections in Siberia linking Russia to China, which could spell bad news for Russia's economy.

Why Siberian rail network attacks are a potential setback for Russia

Methane is a topic of conversation at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, but the likelihood of significant progress is low.

Methane is the low-hanging fruit at COP28 climate summit

Geert Wilders, the surprise winner in the Dutch elections, is an inexperienced politician who may face challenges in forming a government.

Can far-right Wilders consolidate his power in the Netherlands?

Argentina's president-elect, far-right Javier Milei, holds unique ideas that could potentially create a stir on the international stage.

Argentina President-elect Javier Milei is no Donald Trump

Elon Musk's X has witnessed a mass exodus of major advertisers and a substantial departure of users, including numerous celebrities.

Why I’m done with Twitter (X) … and Elon Musk

Small nuclear reactors are no longer seen as the solution to the energy crunch and fossil fuel dilemma as initially hoped.

Small nuclear reactors are not the future of energy

Here's how uranium-based nuclear power works and why thorium, despite being widely promoted, may not be the ideal substitute.

Can thorium solve the nuclear problem?

Examining the Arctic's status, Russia's development strategy, and presenting a sobering prediction for this distant region.

Why can’t we explore the Arctic?

Avoid complete commitment to lithium batteries. Instead, explore more effective investments in next-generation battery chemistry.

Why going all in on lithium batteries is not a winning EV strategy

Savannah, Georgia and Veracruz, Mexico might both play vital roles in U.S. shipping, but the Jones Act should still be repealed.

Why the Port of Savannah is poised for success

Biden is behind former Trump for the first time in NBC's poll history, though the difference is within the margin of error.

Biden and Xi hit it off in San Francisco

This is Hamas and Israel's fight alone, with only one Middle Eastern country having the potential to influence the direction of the conflict.

Will Hezbollah assist Hamas with its fight against Israel?

The meeting between U.S. President BIden and Chinese President Xi Jinping couldn't come at a better time. Keep your expectations low.

Keep your expectations low for Biden-Xi meeting

A severe drought has struck the Panama Canal, snarling shipping traffic and potentially disrupting the holiday shopping season.

Low water levels in Panama Canal could be devastating

As Ukraine advances on Crimea, and Sweden and Finland move to join NATO, Russian naval power is collapsing.

The collapse of the Russian navy

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