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January 21, 2025

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia, then a shell of its former self, was forced to spend the following decades restoring its military capabilities and rebuilding its economy. But Moscow was not content with being a regional power; it always meant to resume its role on the global stage. Therein lies the rub. […]

Daily Memo: Left-Wing Parties Struggle, Syria Strives for Unity

January 20, 2025

Major shift. Left-wing parties have hit their lowest popularity level since the Cold War, according to an analysis by British publication The Telegraph. In...

Europe: The Agony and Ecstasy of US Relations

January 20, 2025

One of the most pressing geopolitical issues Europe faces is its evolving relationship with the United States. This relationship will be critical as Europe...

Daily Memo: Russia Readies Reservists

January 17, 2025

Relying on reservists. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday ordering reservists to participate in military training in 2025. According to the...

Game Over for France in Africa

January 17, 2025

“I think someone forgot to say thank you.” This loaded statement, made by French President Emmanuel Macron at the 30th annual Ambassadors' Conference in Paris,...

Daily Memo: Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Starmer Visits Ukraine

January 16, 2025

Shaky deal. The Gaza ceasefire deal reached on Wednesday has hit a “last-minute crisis,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The Israeli leader...

China and Strategic Realignments in South Asia

January 16, 2025

South Asia is in the throes of a major geopolitical realignment. In the east, Bangladesh is gravitating away from India following the ouster of...

Daily Memo: NATO’s Expanding Presence in the Baltic Sea

January 15, 2025

New initiative. NATO will launch a new mission to protect critical infrastructure around the Baltic Sea following the recent suspected sabotage of undersea cables...

American Cycles and Uncertainty

January 15, 2025

Editor’s note: If it feels as though the world is changing, that’s because it is. Global economic reconfiguration, demographic decline and geopolitical realignment have...

Daily Memo: Hamas’ Resurgence, Russia-Iran Cooperation

January 14, 2025

Challenge for Israel. Hamas is quickly rebuilding in Gaza with a new leader at the helm, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Mohammed...

The Never-ending Battle for Syria

January 14, 2025

Syria has been the target of countless attempts at subjugation undertaken by external powers throughout its history. Since the rise of modern-day Syria after...