As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.
Turkey’s “Anchor State” strategy turns ambiguity into balance. In the Black Sea, Ankara sustains NATO’s deterrence and U.S. credibility—not through dominance, but disciplined realism. Balance, not force, now defines power.
A quiet rebellion brews in rural Spain’s Sierra de Gata, where villagers resist rare-earth mining. Behind it lies Europe’s green ambitions, energy insecurity, and the clash between progress and preservation.
As Germany’s Zeitenwende reshapes economic strategy, German SMEs should look East—toward Kazakhstan. A reforming market, strategic location, and shared goals make it a prime partner for sustainable growth.
Trump sees alliances as deals, not duties. His tariffs and Ukraine pivot expose a truth Europe ignored: strategic naivety is a luxury. The age of transactional geopolitics has arrived—ready or not.
Macron pledges €2B in military aid to Ukraine—a major boost, but is it purely solidarity or a calculated geopolitical move? What’s driving France’s decision?
Netherlands fast-tracks €3.5B in military & financial aid to Ukraine, boosting its defense amid escalating conflict. A bold move—but is it enough to turn the tide?
Donald Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine reached its turning point with the high-level meetings between Russian and US diplomats in Riyadh, Saudi...
Women bear the brunt of war, yet they’re sidelined in peace talks. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict reshaping gender roles, can true peace be achieved without women at the table?
Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked “he didn’t support an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, calling for more discussion on a permanent end to the war...
Throughout history, great powers have often traded away smaller nations in pursuit of strategic realignments. Today, we may be witnessing another such moment. Donald...
Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play.
Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?
As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.
Tajikistan’s education system faces a deepening teacher crisis—nearly 4,000 vacancies by mid-2025, low pay, migration, and poor training threaten quality learning. A 30% pay rise helps, but far from enough.
