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…
The Fragmenting World Order: How Global Power Is Shifting Beyond the West
The post-Cold War order is under strain. From rising blocs to institutional paralysis, a more fragmented and multipolar world is…
Inside the $2.2 Trillion Defence Economy: The Business of War Explained
The defence industry is one of the largest, most technologically advanced, and most geopolitically consequential sectors of the international economy…