Geopolitical Futures

Round six. The European Commission unveiled a sixth round of sanctions against Russia. This round bans Russia’s Sberbank from SWIFT, bans three Russian state-owned broadcasters from EU airwaves, and phases out imports of Russian oil by the end of the year. The sanctions need approval from EU ambassadors and national leaders by the end of […]

Weapons for Ukraine. The United Kingdom will unveil 300 million pounds ($375 million) in new Ukraine aid, including electronic warfare equipment, a counter-battery radar system, GPS jamming equipment and...

Energy summit. Energy ministers from European Union member states discussed Russia’s suspension of natural gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria during an emergency meeting on Monday. The Russian move...

As the world watches the battle for Ukraine intensify, the conflict’s ripples have left China in an awkward position, and Central Asian countries looking for new trade opportunities. Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analyst Ekaterina Zolotova discuss how the war has impacted China, and the rising importance of new trade routes to China’s west.

(click to enlarge) Palm oil is an essential good all over the world. It is used not only in cooking but also as an ingredient in food manufacturing, detergents, cosmetics...

“As momentous as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is, the most strategically important event in recent weeks was the global economic war between Russia and the US and its allies."...