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In light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, what does the future look like for Poland in a post-American world? Reuters

Poland in a post-American world
As conflict heats up between the United States and Iran, many Americans wonder why we can’t just leave the Middle East. Getty Images

Why America can’t seem to exit the Middle East
How will East Asia fare in the world after American hegemony ends? That depends on the balance of global and regional powers. Reuters

East Asia in the post-American world
How will Romania fare in the post-American world? The nation’s history, politics and new security concerns might give us a hint. AP Images

Romania in a post-American world
The collapse of global maritime trade and shipping is only a single major catastrophe away. Societies should plan now for what comes next. Reuters

The inevitable collapse of global maritime trade
China's largest real estate developer, Evergrande, has been ordered to liquidate, posing a significant threat to its economy. AP Images

Evergrande liquidation will hit China hard
The Americans can escalate their fight against the Houthi militias, or they can strike Iranian military or economic targets. Reuters

3 options for Biden’s next move against Iran
A deadlock in Congress over the terms of aid could have a substantial impact on Ukraine's prospects in its conflict with Russia. Reuters

US Congress dysfunction over Ukraine aid has no end in sight
A successful Ukrainian attack against a strategic Russian oil facility has revealed key Russian vulnerabilities. Associated Press

Ukrainian attack reveals key Russian vulnerabilities
An Indian operation to counter pirates off the coast of Somalia signals India’s increasing power. This is only the beginning. Getty Images

Pirates surrender to Indian Navy, a sign of growing Indian power
The U.S. is positioned to prosper in the new post-Russia global energy marketplace, and will become a top exporter of key products. Associated Press

US will thrive in evolving energy marketplace
SunZia’s ambitious new project heralds a new age for green energy, but the U.S. still needs hundreds more projects at this scale. AP Images

SunZia wind farm raises the high bar for green energy
With Russia as their common foe, the Scandinavian countries have become creative U.S. allies that "punch above their weight." Getty Images

Scandinavia reawakens in a post-American world
As Texas confronts an Arctic blast, a combination of wind turbines and solar panels has played a vital role in stabilizing its power grid. Getty Images

How the Texas power grid is beating the cold front
China has unique vulnerabilities arising from its geography and immense size that contribute to the risk of energy shortages. AP Images

No easy solution to China’s energy dilemma
Here’s a quick look at the missiles that the North Koreans may be selling to the Russians for their invasion of Ukraine. Reuters

These are the missiles North Korea is selling to Russia
The Russians are shopping for missiles from Iran and North Korea, but how exactly do the Russians hope to pay for them? Getty Images

Russia shopping for ballistic missiles from Iran, North Korea
U.S. forces retaliated against Houthi fighters after the Houthis attacked U.S. vessels. What’s next for the U.S.-Houthi conflict? Reuters

What’s happening in the US-Houthi conflict?
In China's high-level purges, there is more at play than just the personal ambitions of President Xi Jinping. Reuters

Xi’s purges also target military, civilian corruption
What does a string of high-level disappearances mean for Chinese military preparedness, and for the Chinese state as a whole? Getty Images

Xi Jinping purges Chinese military
What role will independent voters play in the U.S. 2024 elections, and what does it mean for the future of the Republican Party? Reuters

What power do independent voters have over Trump?
The complexities of the American electoral system and a fractured Republican coalition make it unlikely that Trump becomes president again. Getty Images

Trump has no chance of winning general election
Donald Trump might not appear on 2024 ballots due to a constitutional provision barring candidates guilty of insurrection or rebellion. Reuters

What’s next for Trump disqualification?
Who is winning in the battle for Avdiivka, and how will the outcome of that battle impact the Russia-Ukraine war as a whole? Getty Images

Russians paying high price for offensive in Avdiivka