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Eurasia Over Europe: Towards a Strategic, Open, and Resilient Continental Vision

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

As the old world order fractures, a new one emerges—not in Brussels or Washington, but across the vast, interconnected expanse of *Eurasia*. Can a continent of ancient civilisations, rival powers, and diverse interests forge a united future without copying the West or succumbing to its pressures? This compelling essay dives deep into the strategic logic behind Eurasia’s rise, the impossibility of Western isolation, and why pragmatic engagement—not confrontation—is the key to shaping a resilient, sovereign, and cooperative Eurasian century. Read on to discover why Eurasia, not Europe, may hold the blueprint for the next global order.

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Categories: East Asia / Arctic / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia / Western Europe
Rare Earth Elements

The Global Race for Rare Earth Elements: Power, Economics, and Strategy

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

The global rare earth elements landscape is characterized by strategic maneuvers, supply chain realignments, and geopolitical considerations. While efforts by the U.S., EU, and Australia to diversify sources and build domestic capacities are gaining momentum, China’s entrenched position in the market presents ongoing challenges.

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Categories: Western Europe / Africa / America / Arctic / Australia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South America / South Asia
AI in War

AI in War: How Algorithms are Changing Command, Control, and Chaos

May 5, 2025

That doesn’t mean we have to reject AI in War or hold on to old-fashioned ways of making decisions. Instead, it means building systems where humans and machines work together—each doing what they’re best at, while making up for each other’s weaknesses.

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Categories: Africa / America / Australia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South America / South Asia / Western Europe

Fighting Terrorism, Political Games, and Global Power Struggles

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Terrorism in the next decade will be closely tied to digital technology and global politics. Countries will use counterterrorism both as a defensive shield and an offensive tool. Expect to see more data-sharing, AI tools, and international forums working together. But also expect more covert actions and propaganda dressed up as counterterrorism. The big challenge for governments will be to separate real security needs from political games. As experts warn, terrorism isn’t going away—but it’s not one single thing, and it’s often shaped by the larger power struggles playing out behind the scenes. The most important task will be keeping counterterrorism rooted in facts and human rights, not just strategy.

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Categories: Africa / America / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South America / South Asia / Western Europe
Pahalgam

The Pahalgam Attack: Indus Waters Treaty and Deep Crisis in India-Pakistan Relations

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Pahalgam attack and India’s strong reaction have pushed South Asia into completely new and uncertain territory. India wants to send a clear message to Pakistan, but by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, it may actually make things worse—fueling anger and potentially pushing more young people toward extremism. For the 1.8 billion people living in the region, any war would come at an enormous cost: economic collapse, a refugee crisis, and even the threat of nuclear conflict. No one would truly win.

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Categories: South Asia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East
Geography and Geopolitics

A Closer Look at How Geography Still Shapes Global Power

April 21, 2025

Geography still plays a major role in global politics, just like the old theories from Mahan and Mackinder said. Controlling important sea routes, land corridors, and key natural resources is still essential for countries to stay powerful and influential.

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Categories: Western Europe / Africa / America / Arctic / Australia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia
geoeconomics

A Simple Look at Geoeconomics and How Trade is Used as a Weapon

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

Geoeconomics—using trade and money as tools for global influence—is changing how countries deal with each other. Whether it’s the US-China trade war, the sanctions on Russia, or China’s investments through the BRI, all of these examples show the different ways countries are using economic strategies to get ahead.

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Categories: Africa / America / Arctic / Australia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia / Western Europe
Financial Shifts

Financial Shifts in the New Cold War

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

The world’s financial system is quietly going through major changes. Many people are calling it a “New Financial Cold War.” What’s happening is that countries like China, Russia, and others are trying to rely less on the U.S. dollar. They want more control over their own money systems, especially as tensions with the U.S. rise and sanctions become more common.

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Categories: America / Africa / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia / Western Europe
Russia

How the Strategic Revival of Russia, China, and Iran is Redrawing Eurasia

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Russia, China, and Iran have been stepping up their military teamwork in recent years. They now hold regular joint naval drills, like “Security Bond-2023” and “Marine Security Belt 2024” in the Gulf of Oman. These exercises include warships and aircraft from all three countries, covering huge areas of sea to practice fighting terrorism and protecting trade routes. Other countries, like Pakistan and India, even sent observers in 2024.

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Categories: America / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia / Western Europe
Space race Astropolitics

Astropolitics and Space Power Play in the Cosmos- An Analytical Perspective

April 15, 2025

A big reason for this race is money—the space industry is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035. Private companies are also shaping the field. SpaceX, for example, offers satellite services like Starlink to governments, which can be used for both civilian and military purposes, adding more complexity.

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