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Geopolitical

Why is Xi Jinping strengthening ties with Kim Jong Un right now?

Chinese President Xi Jinping's June 2026 visit to North Korea was far more than a symbolic diplomatic event.

09 Jun 2026-03:22
Why is China’s top diplomat visiting Canada for the first time in a decade?

China’s top diplomat is set to visit Canada for the first time in nearly 10 years, marking a potentially significant moment in the often turbulent relationship between the two countries.

27 May 2026-16:19
How large is India's defence export sector today?

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has made an ambitious prediction: India could emerge as the world's largest arms exporter within the next 25 to 30 years.

25 May 2026-05:59
Europe’s financial future is being redesigned beyond inflation and interest rates

For years, the European Central Bank was primarily associated with one mission: controlling inflation through interest rate policy. Today, however, Europe’s financial future is increasingly being shaped by a far broader transformation taking place behind the scenes.

20 May 2026-21:07
Why global shipping routes are becoming geopolitical battlegrounds in the 21st century

For centuries, control over trade routes has shaped the rise and fall of empires, determined economic power, and influenced global politics. Today, maritime trade remains the foundation of the world economy, with roughly 80 to 90 percent of global trade moving through sea routes.

19 May 2026-23:29
Could Central Asia become the world’s next critical minerals hub?

Central Asia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategically important regions in the global race for critical minerals as governments and industries seek secure supplies of resources essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy, semiconductors, batteries, defense technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

15 May 2026-13:20
AIR Center Chairman: Conditions for durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been formed

“The geopolitical situation that emerged after the 44-day war, which ended the occupation of Azerbaijani territories, as well as subsequent developments such as the initialing of the text of the peace treaty in Washington on August 8, 2025, have created conditions for durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.”

13 May 2026-16:30
Scientists warn U.S. risks falling behind China after NSF shakeup

More than 2,000 scientists have signed an open letter warning the U.S. Congress that the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the entire National Science Board could damage America’s long term scientific competitiveness and weaken its ability to compete with rivals such as China.

12 May 2026-03:26
Could the Eastern Mediterranean be heading toward another major geopolitical crisis?

The Eastern Mediterranean is once again witnessing rising geopolitical tensions as disputes over energy resources, maritime boundaries, military positioning, and regional influence intensify among several countries in the region.

12 May 2026-03:17
How the Iran crisis is reshaping global politics and energy

The Middle East has once again become the center of global attention as tensions involving Iran, Israel, the United States, and regional powers continue to escalate in 2026.

09 May 2026-21:32