What’s Really Behind The US’ Ambitious Tech Plans For Armenia? By Andrew Korybko The planned AI data centre is meant to solidify the US’ new sphere of influence by leading the region into the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”, weaponize local data to… Read More ›
Eurasia
New India-France Defence Deal: De-NATOizing The Indo-Pacific?
New India-France Defence Deal: De-NATOizing The Indo-Pacific? By Uriel Araujo The India–France military pact marks a subtle but decisive break with Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. As New Delhi seeks technology rather than loyalty, the Quad’s relevance fades and its “Asian NATO’s” ambitions… Read More ›
AUKUS+? Seoul’s Nuclear Submarine Gamble And The Future Of Asian Geopolitics
AUKUS+? Seoul’s Nuclear Submarine Gamble And The Future Of Asian Geopolitics By Uriel Araujo South Korea’s long pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines now coincides with Washington’s shifting alliance strategy. Analysts see an emerging AUKUS+ system as Seoul ramps up spending and regional… Read More ›
Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected
Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected By Andrew Korybko The emerging result is a “return to history” in the sense of former regional leaders restoring their lost spheres of influence with US support and all that entails for worsening tensions… Read More ›
Trump’s C5+1 Gambit: Can Washington Dislodge Russia And China In Central Asia?
Trump’s C5+1 Gambit: Can Washington Dislodge Russia And China In Central Asia? By Uriel Araujo Trump’s C5+1 outreach targets critical minerals, energy security, and a strategic foothold in the Eurasian heartland. Yet Russia’s deep ties and China’s decades-long investments raise doubts… Read More ›
$6 Billion Icebreaker Deal: U.S.-Finland Alliance Signals Strategic Arctic Encirclement
$6 Billion Icebreaker Deal: U.S.-Finland Alliance Signals Strategic Arctic Encirclement By Uriel Araujo America signals it’s in the Arctic race to stay. The question is: in heating up tensions in the High North, does the West secure interests or court conflict… Read More ›
The Stage Is Set For A US-Instigated Security Dilemma Between The Eurasian Rimland And Heartland
The Stage Is Set For A US-Instigated Security Dilemma Between The Eurasian Rimland And Heartland By Andrew Korybko US-backed NATO, Pakistan, and the “Asian/Containment Crescent” of Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines are poised to respectively face off against Russia, India, and… Read More ›
Five Reasons Why Trump Is Once Again Escalating Against Russia
Five Reasons Why Trump Is Once Again Escalating Against Russia By Andrew Korybko They’re all primarily due to his belief (however possibly mistaken) that Putin won’t risk tensions spiralling out of control in response. It was earlier assessed that “The Next… Read More ›
Durand Line On Fire: Pakistan And Afghanistan Edge Toward War
Durand Line On Fire: Pakistan And Afghanistan Edge Toward War By Uriel Araujo Pakistan’s alleged strikes on Kabul have reignited old disputes over the Durand Line and Pashtun unity. This crisis could reshape the regional order — dragging Iran, India, and… Read More ›
Trump 2.0’s Eurasian Balancing Act Has Failed
Trump 2.0’s Eurasian Balancing Act Has Failed By Andrew Korybko His arrogant and aggressive behaviour towards Russia, India, and China is responsible for this. The global systemic transition to multipolarity is nowadays proceeding along a different trajectory than before due to recent shifts… Read More ›