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Exploring the complex relationship between digital technology and democratic governance, from disinformation to surveillance to civic engagement.
New US export controls on AI chips have created a fragmented semiconductor landscape. Here is how the industry is adapting — from chip smuggling networks to the rise of indigenous Chinese AI accelerators.
A closed-door summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced a framework agreement that de-escalated the most dangerous US-China confrontation since the Cold War. Here is what was negotiated and what remains unresolved.
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing days after Donald Trump concluded his own visit. The back-to-back summits reveal a shifting global order where China sits at the center of every major power calculation.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil above $100, threatened European energy supplies, and created the most serious global energy crisis since the 1970s.
A bipartisan bill to impose new sanctions on Russia is forcing a rare confrontation between Congress and the White House. The debate reveals deep divisions over the future of US support for Ukraine.
Russia launched massive nuclear maneuvers in May 2026 involving 64,000 troops and new ICBM tests, coinciding with the expiration of the New START treaty. The risk landscape has shifted in ways not seen since the Cold War.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil above $100, threatened European energy supplies, and created the most serious global energy crisis since the 1970s.
A bipartisan bill to impose new sanctions on Russia is forcing a rare confrontation between Congress and the White House. The debate reveals deep divisions over the future of US support for Ukraine.
Russia launched massive nuclear maneuvers in May 2026 involving 64,000 troops and new ICBM tests, coinciding with the expiration of the New START treaty. The risk landscape has shifted in ways not seen since the Cold War.
With control of both chambers of Congress up for grabs, the 2026 midterm elections will determine whether Trump can advance his agenda or face divided government in the second half of his term.
An analysis of the major geopolitical trends transforming international relations, from multipolar dynamics to regional realignments.
Breaking down the most recent international climate agreements and their implications for emissions targets, clean energy, and global cooperation.
How shifting trade patterns, supply chain reconfiguration, and economic nationalism are reshaping global commerce and what it means for businesses.
A look at the renewed competition and collaboration in space exploration, from lunar missions to Mars ambitions to the growing space economy.
India walks a tightrope between major powers. Explore how New Delhi's strategic balancing act positions it as an indispensable bridge in a fragmenting world order.
From the G20 to BRICS to the UN, India is championing the cause of developing nations. Explore how New Delhi is leading the push for a more inclusive and representative global order.
Water scarcity is becoming a defining challenge for India. Explore how climate change, transboundary river disputes, groundwater depletion, and urban demand are converging into a crisis that demands urgent action.
The world is witnessing a seismic shift in geopolitical alliances as traditional power structures unravel and new rivalries emerge. This article explores how these transformations are reshaping global trade, security strategies, and the balance of power.
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
The attacks in southern Iran prompted Tehran to warn that it reserves the right to retaliate, complicating negotiations to end the war.