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Open-source information fueling new age of war
OSINT driving Ukraine and stoking other hotspots, changing the ways private sector, public and governments influence conflicts
How powerful are the world’s remaining royals?
Most royal families face a decline in relevance and power, yet their ongoing efforts to adapt means they cannot be discounted entirely
Trump’s battle for and with US sports
Trump’s belief in the power of financial leverage to shape American sports would be tested further in a potential second term
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Bigger than Blackwater: Privatization of security goes worldwide
US$248 billion global market for private security services is – for better or worse – reshaping law enforcement nearly everywhere
Why Russians still embrace the war
Declining living standards, static frontline and hundreds of thousands of casualties haven’t yet dented public support
Understanding Iran’s non-state network
While useful for military projection, Tehran has also cultivated these as political entities for decades
N Korea’s transformation on reunification marks paradigm shift
Abandoning peaceful reunification could escalate into a major conflict, or signify that Pyongyang is exploring alternative approaches
Where Russia and the West are still barely cooperating
Once-promising era of Russia-West cooperation has nearly vanished, with crucial fragile remnants holding on by a thread
Myanmar’s instability deepens as the world watches silently
Militant groups are increasingly threatening Myanmar’s military government, while China is playing a powerful role in the country
Assassination scandal threatens India’s relations with Five Eyes
Burgeoning ties with a select group of English-speaking allies has been held back by disagreements and historical realities
How Houthis threaten US control over global shipping
A powerful symbol of the US-led global security order is increasingly under threat by the Yemeni rebel group
Comparing How the West and China Offer Loans to Developing Countries
China has established itself as a fully blown competitor to the IMF and World Bank for infrastructure investment worldwide, and in many places has usurped Western lenders.
Does modern science already allow us to manage weather?
Weather manipulation is increasingly common around the world, but the dangers of privatization and weaponization abound
Why we’re seeing shifting patterns in global manufacturing
The Chinese manufacturing sector is resilient to headwinds.
Why China’s new map has stirred regional tensions
Beijing remains steadfast in continuing its historical approach toward its borders