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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries demonstrate the Ukrainian ability to strike valuable targets deep inside Russian territory. Reuters

Ukrainian drone strikes reveal Russian vulnerabilities

President Biden’s plan to deliver emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza via an offshore dock might require U.S. troop deployments. Reuters

Gaza seaborne aid will require US boots on ground

A Russian bomb upgrade forebodes losses in Ukraine, and a much more capable Russian adversary both in Ukraine and around the world. AP Images

Russia upgrades bombs, war in Ukraine takes turn for the worse

Discharge petitions could help bypass a far-right cohort in the U.S. House attempting to block funding bills. Reuters

Can discharge petitions save the dysfunctional House?

The semiconductor industry is in no danger of collapse, despite China’s belligerent actions and rhetoric on Taiwan. Associated Press

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is not in danger of collapse

Even though we don't fully understand it, quantum computing could revolutionize how we process data, impacting many different areas. Reuters

Quantum computing becoming a reality with massive implications

Xi Jinping accused the U.S. of provoking Chinese military into attacking Taiwan according to new reporting from the Financial Times. Getty Images

Xi’s Taiwan strategy is veiled in unpredictability

Recession seems to be everywhere except here in North America, as much of Europe and Asia dip into stagnant or negative growth forecasts. Getty Images

Recessions hit Europe, Asia and beyond

Farmers have been protesting across Europe. Where are the protests coming from, what drives them, and how have they spread so easily? Reuters

What’s happening with farmer protests across Europe?

A recent announcement from Israel's UN ambassador indicating shifting relations with Russia could impact the ongoing war in Ukraine. Reuters

Israel supplying early warning radar to Ukraine could be game-changer

Comparatively affordable hotspots like Nashville, Tennessee, stand to gain the most from the promising resurgence of U.S. tourism. Getty Images

Tourism thrives in Nashville, Tennessee

North Dakota is an agricultural powerhouse, connecting to both the Pacific Coast and the Mississippi Valley all without waterway access. Getty Images

North Dakota is a vital hub for agriculture and rail

From the U.K. to South Africa, Zeihan responds to some of the biggest viewer-submitted questions about geopolitics in the world today. Associated Press

Germany, Brexit and South Africa in geopolitics today

Despite concerns raised by lawmakers, Chinese purchases of U.S. land in recent years have been negligible, providing little reason for alarm. Reuters

Should we worry about Chinese land purchases in US?

NATO is about to gain its strongest new member since the 1950s, and Sweden’s power will only continue to grow from there. Getty Images

Sweden finally within sight of joining NATO

What happens if Trump pulls the U.S. out of NATO while the Russians are on the prowl in Europe? A lot more nuclear weapons, for one thing. Getty Images

Will Europe go nuclear if US quits NATO?

Nigeria might become the fourth-most populous nation on Earth by 2050. How will it fare in the post-American world of tomorrow? AP Images

Nigeria in a post-American world

Russia is unlikely to experience significant changes in the aftermath of Putin critic Alexei Navalny's death. Reuters

Don’t expect US tactical response to death of Putin critic Navalny

With wars raging around the world, here are some of the biggest viewer-submitted questions on global geopolitics today. Getty Images

Nukes, Ukraine, Xi and more on global geopolitics

The United States and United Kingdom are close friends and allies, but what happens to the U.K. in a post-American world? Getty Images

The United Kingdom in a post-American world

Biden’s pause on LNG export licenses is about winning environmentalist votes and will not seriously impact the energy marketplace. AP Images

Biden’s LNG export pause is no cause for concern

Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin is a masterclass on how to become a Russian propagandist and advance Moscow’s interests. AP Images

Tucker Carlson feeds Russian propaganda to US audience

Once the dominant force in the semiconductor industry, in recent years Intel was surpassed by TSMC. Can Intel regain its leading position? Reuters

Will Intel successfully reclaim the throne in semiconductor production?

Cold temperatures and snow have played an important role in shaping the robust modern agriculture industry. Getty Images

How winter impacts agriculture and global food security