Despite decades of arms control and post–Cold War reductions, nuclear weapons remain a central feature of global power. As of early 2026, nine countries possess an estimated 12,300 nuclear warheads—a…

A tour of the newest movie releases and an older classic for good measure

Her appointment as president of Meta signals a strategic turn away from product-centric leadership towards the management of power, capital, and geopolitics

Political uncertainty, technological disruption, and demographic change are reshaping the global economy as shared leadership and strategic consensus erode

A growing 'unreliable allies' narrative claims Russia and China are abandoning their African partners. The evidence suggests otherwise

Moscow and Tehran cooperate militarily to an extent, but bilateral trade is low, and Russia doesn't consider Iran a strategic ally

A play created by AI, as if written by Molière, was recently presented in Paris, bringing with it dire consequences

Trump announced the deal in a social media post on Monday

After nearly two decades of negotiations, delays, and political recalibration, the EU-India Free Trade Agreement is closer to completion than ever. Once viewed as overly ambitious, the deal is now…

A key nuclear limitation treaty between the US and Russia will expire on 5 February, leaving many biting their fingernails