Davos presents itself as a forum for shared solutions to global problems. But this year was not about cooperation – it was about leverage. The public agenda focused on technology, climate, and […]
Davos 2026 Unpacked: What Was It Really About?
Why Everyone Suddenly Cares About Greenland
Greenland has barely registered in global politics for much of modern history. Until recent weeks, it was regarded as a far-away, ice-covered territory at the edge of world affairs, with very limited influence. The world’s largest island […]
Did the US Break International Law Capturing Maduro? What Happens Now?
In recent days, global attention has focused on reports that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has been captured by US forces and transferred out of Venezuela to face prosecution. Such an operation represents one of […]
Why Does Nobody Know How Many Countries There Are? The Real Reasons We Can’t Agree
Most people assume the number of countries in the world is a matter of fact – 195, 197 or 193 depending on which trivia book they memorised. But under any kind of […]
Japan’s Economic Timebomb Is About To Hit US Markets, Mortgages & Retirement Savings: What You Need To Know
Japan – one of the world’s leading economies and the largest foreign holder of US Treasury debt – is entering a phase of rising interest rates following three decades of ultra-low borrowing […]
How the India-Russia Alliance Affects US Negotiating Power
New Delhi and Moscow just plotted a new course together. Bilateral trade will hit $100 billion by 2030, Russian energy deliveries will be “uninterrupted”, defence co-production will be expanded on Indian soil, […]
Will Somaliland Help Israel In Return for Independence?
Somaliland has been fighting for independence from Somalia for decades, but still no country formally acknowledges its sovereignty. The US, however, looks increasingly like it will consider recognising the East African state […]