Geopolitical Futures

Belarus and nuclear defense. During a visit to a manufacturing plant in the Belarusian city of Borisov, President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that his country possesses nuclear weapons. After signing a security pact with Russia last week that includes the possible use of nuclear weapons, Lukashenko said on Tuesday that a dozen nuclear warheads are currently […]

Moving in. Following the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s regime, Israeli forces seized control of the demilitarized Golan Heights buffer zone separating southwestern Syria and northeastern Israel. Calling the move...

(click to enlarge) Amid global uncertainties, companies diversifying supply chains away from China have driven a surge in foreign direct investment into the countries that make up the Association of...

Over the past few decades, Poland has seen its economy grow and its military expand. With Donald Trump returning to the White House next month and the former president having made his feelings about European security contributions clear, the Eastern European nation is set to become one of the most important players in Europe. Senior Analyst Antonia Colibasanu and analyst Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith to discuss the current state and potential future of the Polish nation.

Advancing to Hama. The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the insurgent group that led the rebellion against Syrian government forces in Aleppo last week, declared on Thursday that the...

Syria's next steps. Following the capture of Aleppo by rebel forces last week, Bashar Assad is now open to proposals by the U.S. and Gulf states to loosen ties...