Japan’s H-2A Rocket Soars One Last Time
June 30, 2025
Japan successfully marked the end of an era in its space program on Sunday, launching its workhorse H-2A rocket for the 50th and final time. The rocket blazed into the
Geopolitics
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
June 30, 2025
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of fiery condemnation and military support,
Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Geopolitical Risk: A Case Study
June 29, 2025
For generations, the boardroom and the situation room existed in separate universes. The CEO worried about profit margins, supply chains, and market share; the diplomat and the general worried about
Tensions Flare as Israel Strikes Lebanon, Both Sides Allege Truce Violations
June 27, 2025
On Friday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of coordinated airstrikes across a stretch of hilltops in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Lebanese security sources confirmed that more than a dozen
World Politics on a Knife’s Edge: Navigating a New Era of Chaos
June 25, 2025
For decades, it seemed as though we understood the basic rules of global politics. Established alliances, clear power dynamics, and international institutions existed, although imperfect, providing a framework for cooperation.
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
June 24, 2025
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar. China has effectively outsourced its
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
June 24, 2025
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a dramatic reversal from the weekend
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
June 23, 2025
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to obtain banned American semiconductors illegally.
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
June 22, 2025
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill across their borders. The heightened
Ukraine Seizes Territory in Russia’s Kursk Region, Top Commander Reveals
June 22, 2025
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that his forces now control a 90-square-kilometer area within Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 10,000 Russian soldiers are stationed. In a statement
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