6 Places Where the Next Global Power Struggle Is Already Unfolding

Intro The global balance of power is entering a new and uncertain phase. As geopolitical tensions intensify, competition between the United States, China, and Russia is increasingly shaping international politics. Unlike the Cold War of the 20th century, today’s rivalry is not confined to a single region or ideological divide. Instead, it unfolds across multiple … Περισσότερα

Is the Iran War Triggering a “New Yalta”? A Global Power Shift May Already Be Underway

The idea of a “New Yalta” refers to the historic Yalta Conference of 1945, where Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin discussed the post-war order and effectively shaped spheres of influence in Europe. Is the World Heading Toward a New Yalta? What the War With Iran Reveals About the Next Global Power Order … Περισσότερα

No Rules, No Restraint: Is the Post-War Global Order Officially Dead?

From Iraq to Ukraine to Iran, the rules-based international system built after World War II is eroding — and Europe appears unable to respond. INTRODUCTION The world as we knew it for decades has changed. Not in a single dramatic rupture — but through accelerating fractures. The international system shaped after World War II, anchored … Περισσότερα

Russia’s Economy Faces New Oil Shock as Sanctions and War Costs Mount

Russia’s Oil Dependence Faces New Risks as Global Supply Shifts For decades, crude oil has been the central pillar of Russia’s economy, outweighing even its once-lucrative natural gas exports to Europe. That dependence is now under renewed pressure as concerns grow over a potential fall in global oil prices, driven in part by US plans … Περισσότερα