The question of nuclear proliferation is central to 21st-century geopolitics. Two nations—North Korea and Iran—stand at the forefront of this challenge, each…
North Korea and China – How China Balances Supporting and Restraining North Korea
China’s relationship with North Korea is often portrayed as an ideological alliance forged in war and sustained by shared hostility…
DAVOS 2026 – Europe’s Push for Strategic Autonomy in a Divided World
At Davos 2026, Europe outlined how economic resilience, green industry, and digital rules are reshaping its global competitiveness.
Why GDPR Was Created: Restoring Control in the Digital Age
GDPR was designed to restore control over personal data in a surveillance-driven economy. Today, AI is testing its limits—and its…
How Power Really Works: David Pratt on Defence, Democracy, and Institutional Limits
Former Canadian Defence Minister David Pratt reflects on how power is exercised in democratic systems, the realities of defence readiness,…
Why Sanctions Failed Against North Korea
Decades of sanctions failed to stop North Korea’s nuclear advance. Structural isolation, weak enforcement, and flawed strategy explain why.
DAVOS 2026 – The Middle East’s Strategy to Dominate Trade, Capital, and Logistics
At Davos 2026, the Gulf showcased how oil wealth is being converted into trade platforms, logistics dominance, and global capital…
Nipah Virus in 2026: What We Know, Why It Matters, and How Prepared the World Is
New Nipah virus cases reported in India in 2026 have raised concern but not alarm. Health officials say the outbreak…
Law, Power, and the Limits of Institutions: A Conversation on Governance in a Fragmenting World
A wide-ranging conversation on law as power, institutional legitimacy, and how governance systems actually function across markets, states, and multilateral…
Why Gold Prices Have Risen Over the Past Decade — And What Comes Next
Gold’s decade-long rise is not a speculative anomaly. It reflects inflation risk, central bank strategy, and growing unease about the…