Greenland, an ice-capped country located between the United States and Russia, is rapidly emerging as a geopolitical frontline as the Arctic slowly melts amid global warming. Its growing strategic…
In late 2025, the Iranian rial fell to historic lows, reaching around 1.42–1.47mn rials per US dollar on the free market, according to Bonbast. This reflects deep economic vulnerabilities: high…
Global oil markets are shaped not only by production powerhouses but also by countries sitting on vast untapped reserves. The contrast between geological wealth and actual output highlights how…
Following the 3 January US attack on Venezuela and the subsequent abduction of its president, Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump declared that American companies would be “going into Venezuela to…
The global conflict landscape in 2025 is more volatile—and more discreet—than at any point in recent decades. Much of today’s geopolitical confrontation is unfolding quietly, below the threshold of…
Stanford University’s Global AI Vibrancy Tool 2025 offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of artificial intelligence competitiveness worldwide. It measures the dynamism of national AI…
The world’s energy system is in the midst of a rapid structural shift, with rising demand being met increasingly by low-carbon sources even as all fuels expand to satisfy growth.The International…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released stark figures underscoring the deepening medical catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as the United Nations continues to urge the opening of all possible…
The Airbus A320 has long been a cornerstone of the global airline industry, driving efficiency and growth in short-to-medium-haul air travel. With some 11,300 A320-family jets in operation, including…
In 2024, the global economic toll of violence climbed to $19.1tn—a drastic increase of $717bn from the previous year. This surge coincided with the highest number of conflict-related deaths in 25…
While all the effects of this conflict may take time to fully realise, short and medium-term signs expose the limits of US power and see America's rivals benefiting
Closing the Strait of Hormuz has shown how the Gulf should shift from an oil-export model to a digital and distribution hub. Will this trigger the long-delayed free trade agreement with China?
Building on the ten-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, time will tell if these talks are a one-off or the beginning of a different path for Lebanon.
Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival