Beyond Oil: How The Hormuz Crisis Is Becoming A Global Food Emergency And Why BRICS Matter By Uriel Araujo The Iran war is triggering ripple effects far beyond energy prices. Global food systems, heavily dependent on fertilizers and shipping routes, are… Read More ›
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The Russian Navy Deterred Estonia From Boarding Its “Shadow Fleet”
The Russian Navy Deterred Estonia From Boarding Its “Shadow Fleet” By Andrew Korybko Escort missions to India and China might also deter the US and the UK from doing the same outside the Baltic, but even so, they might encourage Ukraine… Read More ›
Melania Trump’s Preemption: How The Epstein Scandal Shapes US Foreign Policy
Melania Trump’s Preemption: How The Epstein Scandal Shapes US Foreign Policy By Uriel Araujo Fresh Epstein-related allegations resurfacing hours after Melania Trump’s preemptive denial have revived questions about influence, timing, blackmail, and power. This comes one day after a volatile ceasefire… Read More ›
The Great Charade: Why International Law Was Always Illusory
The Great Charade: Why International Law Was Always Illusory By Andrew Korybko It never meant anything without credible enforcement mechanisms or the will to act unilaterally outside of them when they’re broken, like the long-deadlocked UNSC is, in sincere defence of… Read More ›
France Pulls $15B In Gold From U.S. As “Transatlantic Divorce” Unfolds Amid Iran War
France Pulls $15B In Gold From U.S. As “Transatlantic Divorce” Unfolds Amid Iran War By Uriel Araujo France’s withdrawal of $15 billion in gold from US custody should draw attention beyond financial circles. Combined with its Middle East stance and recognition… Read More ›
How Ukraine’s Strike On Russian Energy Hub Could Drag Europe Into Prolonged War
Forced Escalation: How Ukraine’s Strike On Russian Energy Hub Could Drag Europe Into Prolonged War By Uriel Araujo While eyes remain on Iran, a quieter escalation in Eastern Europe is gaining momentum. Ukraine’s reported strike on a key Russian energy terminal… Read More ›
Finnish President Stubb On The Transatlantic Rift: Can A ‘Global North’ Survive A Transactional US
Finnish President Stubb On The Transatlantic Rift: Can A ‘Global North’ Survive A Transactional US By Andrew Korybko He believes that the US leads what he now calls the Global West, which is more transactional, while the EU leads the Global… Read More ›
Will Trump Be “Neutralized” By The Deep State Amid Iranian Disaster?
Will Trump Be “Neutralized” By The Deep State Amid Iranian Disaster? By Uriel Araujo The removal of top generals during the Iranian war chaos has triggered alarm over politicization of the US military. At the same time, tensions between Trump and… Read More ›
Poland Found Itself In A Pickle Amidst The US’ Reported Patriot Transfer Request
Poland Found Itself In A Pickle Amidst The US’ Reported Patriot Transfer Request By Andrew Korybko Complying would have weakened its air defences that both halves of its political duopoly considers integral to deterring Russia while rejecting it as they did… Read More ›
Dmitry Trenin, A Top Russian Expert Issues A Clarion Call For Correcting Foreign Policy Misperceptions
Dmitry Trenin, A Top Russian Expert Issues A Clarion Call For Correcting Foreign Policy Misperceptions By Andrew Korybko It’s exceedingly rare for a Russian expert to constructively critique their country’s foreign policy. Top Russian expert Dmitry Trenin was just elected President of the Russian… Read More ›