Geopolitical Futures

Russian plans. Russia could be preparing to launch a new offensive in southern Ukraine, evidenced by the construction of a railway from the Russia-occupied southern city of Mariupol, according to an adviser to the city’s Ukrainian mayor. He added that the construction of new transit routes was a clear indication of Russian plans for an […]

With a unique position both geographically and economically in Europe, France remains an important player on the world stage. Although it has key roles in the EU, NATO, and the UN, France still struggles to find its global identity. Senior Geopolitical Analyst Antonia Colibasanu joins host Christian Smith to discuss the current state of play and the future of French geopolitics.

Israel and Hezbollah. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati about the escalating tensions with Israel and the situation in the Gaza...

Plan for Hezbollah. A senior officer from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps met in Baghdad with leaders of pro-Iranian factions in Iraq to discuss plans to support Hezbollah against...

Talking things through. Russia and Serbia are discussing potential security threats related to military exports, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said after it was reported this week that millions...

Dagestan attack. Multiple gunmen launched concurrent attacks in two cities in Dagestan, a mostly Muslim Russian republic in the North Caucasus. The Sunday evening attacks targeted two Orthodox churches,...