Across Europe and beyond, healthcare systems are quietly shifting from universal guarantees to managed access models — driven by ageing…
Russia’s Dead Hand: The Nuclear System Designed to Outlast Human Decision
Russia’s Dead Hand system guarantees nuclear retaliation even if leadership is destroyed. Here’s how Perimeter works and why it matters…
The Secret Geography of Military Bases
Military power depends not just on weapons, but on where forces can be deployed from. An analysis of global military…
The Dark Market of Sanctions Evasion
Sanctions are a key tool of global policy—but evasion networks are undermining their effectiveness. An analysis of how sanctions are…
The Rise of Private Military Power
Private military companies are expanding their role in modern conflict. An analysis of mercenaries, contractors, and the evolving balance between…
The Fragmentation of the Internet
An in-depth analysis of the splinternet, examining how data localisation, regulation, and geopolitics are fragmenting the global internet.
Mosaic Leadership in Iran: The System Designed to Survive War
Iran’s mosaic leadership distributes power across institutions, making it resilient to war, sanctions, and leadership strikes. Here’s how the system…
The Demographic Collapse of Major Economies
An in-depth analysis of global population decline, ageing societies, and the long-term economic and geopolitical risks shaping the 21st century.
The Militarisation of Space
Space is no longer a sanctuary. As major powers develop anti-satellite weapons, orbit is becoming the next strategic battlefield.
The Arctic Race: How Melting Ice Is Redrawing Global Power
As Arctic ice melts, new shipping routes and resources are opening — triggering a new phase of geopolitical competition among…