Trump 2.0’s Grand Strategy Against China Is Slowly But Surely Coming Together By Andrew Korybko This is the grand strategic context within which Russia’s talks with the US and Ukraine are taking place. Casual observers are convinced that Trump is a… Read More ›
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Why You Shouldn’t Read Too Deeply Into the Iranian‑Russian‑Chinese Naval Drills
Why You Shouldn’t Read Too Deeply Into the Iranian‑Russian‑Chinese Naval Drills By Andrew Korybko They aren’t meant to deter the US and Israel like some Alt-Media observers believe. Iran, Russia, and China are carrying out the latest round of their annual joint… Read More ›
Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Debunks Speculation About The Bloc Turning Into A Security Alliance
Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Debunks Speculation About The Bloc Turning Into A Security Alliance By Andrew Korybko The timing comes amidst continued dialogue with the US and its role in mediating between Russia and Ukraine, which could abruptly end if temperamental Trump’s… Read More ›
Who Really Leads NATO Now? The Strategic Risks Of America’s Half‑Exit From Europe
Who Really Leads NATO Now? The Strategic Risks Of America’s Half‑Exit From Europe By Uriel Araujo NATO’s command reshuffle reflects a deeper political shift driven by US pressures, While Washington retains the top military post, its day-to-day influence is thinning. The… Read More ›
Rubio’s Munich Manifesto: Civilizationalism And The Architecture Of Trump 2.0’s World Order
Rubio’s Munich Manifesto: Civilizationalism And The Architecture Of Trump 2.0’s World Order By Andrew Korybko What Trump 2.0 wants to do is lead Western Civilization’s comprehensive reforms with a view towards building a nascent civilization-state that would then unrestrainedly wield its… Read More ›
A Venezuelan‑Style Iran Oil Blockade Could Let The US Divide And Rule RIC
A Venezuelan‑Style Iran Oil Blockade Could Let The US Divide And Rule RIC By Andrew Korybko The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously… Read More ›
Any New Strategic Arms Control Pact Between Russia And The US Hinges On China’s Participation
Any New Strategic Arms Control Pact Between Russia And The US Hinges On China’s Participation By Andrew Korybko The US’ retention of its nuclear superiority vis-à-vis China is non-negotiable, so it’ll either unilaterally maintain its existing edge outside of strategic arms… Read More ›
Why Finnish President Stubb Won’t Convince the Global South to Abandon Multipolarity
Why Finnish President Stubb Won’t Convince the Global South to Abandon Multipolarity By Andrew Korybko This collection of countries, which is unofficially led by India (the most populous and fastest-developing state among them by far), knows that its interests are best… Read More ›
What’s The Likelihood Of A Global Nuclear Arms Race?
What’s The Likelihood Of A Global Nuclear Arms Race? By Andrew Korybko Russia and China are expected to reciprocally respond to the US’ potential development of new nukes and/or new nuke tests after it just let the New START lapse, which… Read More ›
The Indo-US Trade Deal Might Sharply Shift The Direction Of The Global Systemic Transition
The Indo-US Trade Deal Might Sharply Shift The Direction Of The Global Systemic Transition By Andrew Korybko Russia might be thrown into a grand strategic dilemma over whether to rely on China to replace its lost Indian oil market at the… Read More ›