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What is the Luzon Strait? The Important Strategic Choleneck in the South China Sea Between Taiwan and the Philippines
By Lohanna Reis
The Luzon Strait is vital for maritime traffic and military operations in the Indo-Pacific; China and the United States have been stepping...
How the Mega Discovery of Rare Earths in Norway Weakens China’s Geopolitical Power and Strengthens Europe’s
By Talita
Rare earths are elements considered essential for the green transition and their demand is only growing in the global industry; Norway discovered...
How Vietnam is Copying China and Also Creating Artificial Islands in Disputed Territory Increasing the Potential for New Conflict
By Lohanna Reis
Since November 2023, Vietnam has expanded the area of its artificial islands, adding an area equivalent to 692 football fields, totaling about...
What is ELSA? The “European Long-Range Strike Approach” for Joint Intermediate Missile Development
By Lohanna Reis
In February 2019, the United States formally announced its withdrawal from the INF Treaty, citing continued violations by Russia. The ELSA project,...
How China’s New 4th Generation Nuclear Reactor Leaves the Rest of the World Behind in the Nuclear Energy Race
By Lohanna Reis
China has commissioned its first fourth-generation nuclear reactor, redefining innovation and safety in the nuclear industry; The Shidaowan reactor improves energy efficiency and reduces waste,...
Is It Possible for India to Become the Next China by Overtaking Beijing Economically?
By Lohanna Reis
With over 65% of India’s population under the age of 35, the country has considerable economic potential, provided that these young people...
How the Massive US-Financed Lobito Railway Across Southern Africa Is the West’s First Significant Response to the Chinese “Silk Road.”
By Lohanna Reis
The Lobito Railway will promote more efficient mineral exports from the center of the continent to the coast; President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola was...
What is the Mega Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and Its Benefits | Everything You Need to Know About TEN-T
By Lohanna Reis
TEN-T was designed to eliminate barriers in the European transport; The Network promotes efficient connectivity between EU countries and regions, encouraging sustainable...
How Alleged Chinese Radar Installations in Cuba Bring Back Memories of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
By Lohanna Reis
Four strategic sites of potential Chinese espionage which monitor US military activities were identified in Cuba; The discovery revives memories of the...
Connecting the Baltics to the Rest of the European Union By Rail | The Geopolitical Importance of the “Rail Baltic”
By Lohanna Reis
The Rail Baltic aims to connect the Baltic countries to main Europe by train, improving mobility in the region; This project also...

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The Sahel’s Secession: Could a New Country Emerge from West Africa’s Breakaway Alliance?

Alliance of Sahel States (AES)

The Sahel’s Secession: Could a New Country Emerge from West Africa’s Breakaway Alliance?

By Rodrigo G de Souza on 7 February 2026 |

Africa, Defense and Russia

When Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), many observers initially treated it as another…

Venezuela as the Breaking Point: The Return of Spheres of Influence & the End of Global Peace Illusion

Nicolas Maduro Captured

Venezuela as the Breaking Point: The Return of Spheres of Influence & the End of Global Peace Illusion

By Rodrigo G de Souza on 3 January 2026 |

China, Defense, Latin America, Russia and United States

The Water Bomb: How China’s Gigantic Tibet Dam Could Threaten India and Bangladesh’s Future

Medog Hydropower Project, Yarlung Zangbo/Brahmaputra dam

The Water Bomb: How China’s Gigantic Tibet Dam Could Threaten India and Bangladesh’s Future

By Editor on 22 December 2025 |

China, Climate and Energy

What is the Luzon Strait? The Important Strategic Choleneck in the South China Sea Between Taiwan and the Philippines

What is the Luzon Strait? The Important Strategic Choleneck in the South China Sea Between Taiwan and the Philippines

By Lohanna Reis on 27 October 2025 |

China, Defense, Emerging and United States

With the Fall of Assad in Syria, Will the Kurds Finally Have a True Nation Called Rojava?

Rojava flag

With the Fall of Assad in Syria, Will the Kurds Finally Have a True Nation Called Rojava?

By Lohanna Reis on 7 October 2025 |

How the Mega Discovery of Rare Earths in Norway Weakens China’s Geopolitical Power and Strengthens Europe’s

By Talita on 15 September 2025 |

China, Climate, Economy, Energy, European Union, Science and United States

Maduro, Noriega, and the Ghosts of Panama: Is Venezuela the New Battleground?

Trump and Maduro at War

Maduro, Noriega, and the Ghosts of Panama: Is Venezuela the New Battleground?

By Rodrigo G de Souza on 28 August 2025 |

Defense, Latin America and United States

How Vietnam is Copying China and Also Creating Artificial Islands in Disputed Territory Increasing the Potential for New Conflict

How Vietnam is Copying China and Also Creating Artificial Islands in Disputed Territory Increasing the Potential for New Conflict

By Lohanna Reis on 25 August 2025 |

China and Defense

How Can the New Mega Highway Connecting 5 Countries in West Africa Develop the Region and Strengthen ECOWAS?

How Can the New Mega Highway Connecting 5 Countries in West Africa Develop the Region and Strengthen ECOWAS?

By Lohanna Reis on 24 July 2025 |

What is ELSA? The “European Long-Range Strike Approach” for Joint Intermediate Missile Development

What is ELSA? The “European Long-Range Strike Approach” for Joint Intermediate Missile Development

By Lohanna Reis on 14 May 2025 |

Defense and European Union