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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EVs are weakening oil’s dominance in transport, requiring producers to defend margins and market share rather than expand supply. The rise of electric vehicles will put pressure on oil producers and ...

China’s dominance over rare earths gives Beijing powerful leverage in trade, technology and strategic negotiations. Metal cubes representing rare earth elements including neodymium (Nd), praseodymium ...

In Abu Dhabi and Washington, Armenia and Azerbaijan moved toward peace after decades of conflict, marking a shift away from Russian dominance. Aug. 8: U.S. President Donald Trump joins hands with ...