ASIA & THE PACIFIC
Talk of Taiwan as ‘Asia’s Ukraine’ has persisted ever since the Russia–Ukraine war began in 2022. But the title may belong elsewhere — to Japan. The escalating rift between Japan and China explains why.
AFRICA
The French government warned about a potential deal between Russia and the Nigerien junta, as Moscow reinforces its ties with the country. This geopolitical struggle over strategic resources might put the EU in a delicate position, exposing once more its energy dependence on external suppliers.
EUROPE
A look into the recently published 2025 EU Enlargement Package, and where aspiring candidates stand in their journey toward joining the European Union.
LATIN AMERICA
Often overshadowed by U.S.–China competition, Iran’s expansion in Latin America has gone largely unnoticed. Yet embassies, media platforms, covert operatives, and terror-finance hubs now give Tehran meaningful leverage close to U.S. borders.This article explains how Iran’s footprint grew, why it matters now, and what it means for the region’s security.
NORTH AMERICA
The US economy has become volatile this year with the Trump administration’s direction and its use of economic tools. But what happens when the stability of its most important tool, the dollar, is under threat?