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The Southern Flank Unraveled: Russia’s Grip Loosens in Eurasia

A profound geopolitical realignment is unfolding at the heart of Eurasia as the influence of both Russia and Iran recedes. Moscow’s grip on its southern frontier – from the Black Sea basin through the South Caucasus and Central Asia – has eroded significantly, a trend accelerated by the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This realignment […]

Daily Memo: Russia-India Ties, Putin’s Invitation

Plane cooperation. Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics signed an agreement pledging cooperation in the production of the Superjet 100. Under the...

How Europe Is Re-Routing Globalization

On Jan. 27, the European Union and India formally signed a historic free trade agreement dubbed the "mother of all deals" that unites the...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Peace Talks, Trade Uncertainty

Terms of a deal. The Trump administration has reportedly made clear to Ukrainian officials that U.S. security guarantees would depend on Kyiv’s willingness to...

To China, Japan Is a Big Threat

A meaningful shift is underway in China's view of Japan as a military threat. According to assessments linked to the People's Liberation Army, most...

Daily Memo: Chinese Corruption Probe Targets Top Military Officials

Reshuffle. China has launched an investigation into two senior military officials for suspected violations of ā€œdiscipline and law.ā€ Zhang Youxia is the first-ranked vice...

The Dubai Talks on the Ukraine War

Representatives from the United States, Russia and Ukraine held talks over the weekend in Dubai on ending the war in Ukraine. There’s evidence to...

George Answers Your Questions: Personal or Systemic Failings

Confession: I Can’t Figure Out Trump’s Latest Move Jan. 19, 2026 Question: Why don’t you realize Donald Trump is a mentally unbalanced narcissist and therefore his...

Greenland’s Past and Future

(click to enlarge) In the coming weeks, U.S., Danish, Greenlandic and NATO officials will meet to discuss a possible deal regarding the future of Greenland....

Daily Memo: On Reviving Ukraine Talks

Renewed dialogue. Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, the first trilateral dialogue since Russia’s full-scale invasion...

The Return of the Nation-State in the Middle East

During the Cold War, nation-states thrived throughout the Middle East, but the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991 ushered in an era of intense instability...

Daily Memo: US Drops Tariff Threat Over Greenland

Backtracking on Greenland. Following talks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not impose new tariffs on European countries...

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