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January 31, 2026

The Dubai Talks on the Ukraine War Jan. 26, 2026 Question: Will a weakened Russia drift toward the North Korean and Iranian models of instability, propped up by fear, and belligerence offsetting weakness? Response: The Russian political culture has always been authoritarian and even dictatorial, both under the Christian czars and the Communist Party chairman. […]

Uneven Growth Continues to Plague Europe

January 30, 2026

(click to enlarge) Gross domestic product in the European Union grew 0.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025 relative to the previous quarter, demonstrating...

Daily Memo: Iran’s IRGC Set to Launch Drills

January 30, 2026

Iranian preparations. The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will conduct live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 1-2, amid...

Daily Memo: US-Iran Escalation, Cuba on the Brink

January 29, 2026

External input. The Trump administration held meetings with senior Israeli and Saudi officials in Washington this week to discuss possible military strikes against Iran,...

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

January 29, 2026

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...

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

January 28, 2026

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

January 28, 2026

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

January 27, 2026

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

January 27, 2026

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

January 26, 2026

Reshuffle. China has launched an investigation into two senior military officials for suspected violations of “discipline and law.” Zhang Youxia is the first-ranked vice...

The Dubai Talks on the Ukraine War

January 26, 2026

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

January 24, 2026

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...

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