Lobito Corridor

China’s Economic Influence in Africa and the U.S. Response: The Lobito Corridor

The rapid ascent of China’s economic influence in Africa has been both undeniable and transformative, particularly since China overtook the United States as Africa’s largest trade partner in 2009. By 2023, China had quadrupled the U.S.-Africa trade volume, a trend...
Rwandan Forces

Rwandan Forces in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado: Successes, Skepticism, and Strategic Concerns

In July 2021, an unprecedented move saw approximately 1,000 personnel from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) deployed to the violence-ridden Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique. The region had been enduring escalating attacks by...
Cryptocurrency

Russia’s Cryptocurrency Legislation: A Gateway to Sanctions Evasion and International Trade?

In August 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation that formally legalized cryptocurrency mining, a significant move that sets the stage for Russia’s deepening involvement in blockchain technology and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. The new law establishes a formal registry...
Russian Drone in Latvia

Russian Drone Incursion in Latvia: A Wake-Up Call for National Defense and NATO

On the morning of September 7, 2024, a Russian kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landed in Gaigalava parish, located in Eastern Latvia. This incident marked a significant and unsettling breach of Latvian airspace, sending shockwaves through the nation and raising...
Ukrainian tanks on a highway near Sytnyaky.

Ukraine’s Military Tactics at YES Forum, Kursk Operation as a Model of Excellence

Former Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has commended Ukraine's military for its innovative and effective operations in its ongoing conflict with Russia, singling out the recent operation in the Kursk Oblast as a shining example of military excellence. Ollongren made...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy- Donald Trump

Zelenskyy and Trump Hold Critical Meeting as Tensions Rise Over Ukraine War Amidst U.S. Presidential Race

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, as tensions between the two leaders flared over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting, which took place amidst the backdrop of the United Nations General Assembly...
Russian Missile Strikes on Snake Island

Russian Missile Strikes on Snake Island: Escalation in Black Sea Conflict

Russian Aerospace Forces conducted a significant missile strike on Snake Island, a small but strategically critical outpost in the Black Sea. The attack, executed by Tu-22M3 bombers armed with Kh-22 cruise missiles, resulted in several explosions on the island, signaling...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UN General Assembly

Zelenskyy’s UN Address Highlights Global Nuclear Risk: Echoes of Past Disasters and Present Dangers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His speech, which invoked the memory of the catastrophic Chornobyl disaster, brought to the forefront the continued perils posed by nuclear energy—both in...
Kamala Harris

US Election 2024: Inflation Outlook; Challenges, Theories, and Politics in 2024

Inflation has become a constant concern for policymakers, businesses, and households alike. While the inflation rate has cooled significantly since its peak, prices remain more than 20% higher than they were just four years ago. Even though the inflation outlook...
US Votes

US Election 2024: How Non-Voters Shape the Outcome of U.S. Elections

In democracies with compulsory voting, such as Australia and many Latin American countries, the overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots in every election. However, in the United States, where voting is voluntary, participation tells a very different story. Although...
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