Despite submarine strength, Russia’s navy struggles with obsolescence, strategic setbacks and dwindling seaborne relevance. Sailors stand on a submarine during the annual Navy Day parade in St.

South Africa faces increased U.S. tariffs on exports as the ANC-led coalition grapples with negotiations, disregarding reforms to boost competitiveness. May 21: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an ...

The region’s vibrant and globally connected economy is being pressured to overhaul its integration within global supply chains. Southeast Asia’s textile manufacturers, which face more global ...

Europe is drowning in debt, denial and decay. A return to core values may be its last chance. Europe’s future will not be secured through overregulation or excessive spending, but by rediscovering the ...

Southeast Asian nations find themselves in the spotlight as trade tensions with the United States rise, maritime disputes with China escalate and Russia continues its expansionist war on Ukraine. None ...

A coalition of the willing intends to support Ukraine after the fighting has stopped. However, to achieve a satisfactory ceasefire, maximum support is needed now. While claiming to be earnestly ...

The effort to “globalize the Intifada,” promoting antisemitic and anti-Zionist protests and actions worldwide to undermine cooperation by the governments in Washington and Jerusalem and reduce United ...

Latin America’s 2025-2026 elections may shift the region rightward, with polls showing the Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist candidates facing defeats. From now through October 2026, Latin America will have a ...

Alejandro Peña Esclusa is a Venezuelan engineer, writer, analyst and political consultant. He holds a master’s degree in Security and Defense and graduated from the Venezuelan Higher Institute for ...

China has made significant progress in strengthening the yuan’s status, but it will not soon become the dominant global reserve currency. A couple walk past wallets with images of Chinese yuan ...

The rapid rise of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea poses a threat to regional security and could fuel jihadist movements coming from the inland. The coastal area surrounding the Gulf of Guinea comprises ...

The popularity of conservative nationalist movements and political parties is on the rise. One shared position is support for more restrictive immigration policies. Recent political events in Europe ...