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A 3D satellite-style visualization of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
On GeopoliticsJun 10, 2026
Will the Strait of Hormuz Remain Closed Until 2027?

As the Iran war drags on, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly likely to remain closed for an extended period.

On GeopoliticsApr 14, 2026
The Historical Lessons of Global Commodity Weaponization

Weaponizing raw material exports can provide short-term political leverage, but it often pushes the targeted nations to permanently restructure their trade relationships to reduce dependencies.

By Markus Jaeger
The Geopolitics of Demographics
On GeopoliticsApr 7, 2026
Adapting to Demographic Decline: Policy Tradeoffs and Global Divergences

Demographic decline, driven by falling fertility rates worldwide, is likely irreversible but will also increasingly differentiate countries based on their ability to adapt through sound immigration, labor, technological and fiscal policies.

By Nate Fischler
On GeopoliticsMar 31, 2026
The Geopolitics of Natural Resources: An Introduction
By Matthew Bey
Photos of prominent Hezbollah leaders are seen at the site of a reported Israeli airstrike which killed 6 members of the same family, on March 19, 2026 in Baalbek, Lebanon.
On GeopoliticsMar 23, 2026
The Impact the Israel-Hezbollah War Will Have on Lebanon
A figurine is seen in front of the logo of the U.S. AI company Anthropic during a photo session in Paris, France, on Feb. 13, 2026.
On GeopoliticsMar 3, 2026
Trump Administration's Anthropic Ban Puts U.S. AI Lead at Risk

Restricting commercial and federal integration of Anthropic's AI models inadvertently risks accelerating U.S. adversaries’ efforts to catch up with American AI labs by stifling innovation and investment.

By Matthew Bey
A dark earth map of the Middle East with glowing details of cities and human population density areas.
On GeopoliticsFeb 24, 2026
Preservation vs. Fragmentation: Two Paths Toward a New Order in the Middle East
By Ryan Bohl
A digital illustration shows a nuclear launch map of Europe.
On GeopoliticsFeb 19, 2026
The European Nuclear Umbrella: A Search for Strategic Autonomy

Amid doubts about the U.S. security guarantee, Europe is considering using Franco-British nuclear arms to bolster its strategic autonomy within NATO, though this plan faces significant political and technical challenges.

By Adriano Bosoni
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference at the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Aug. 17, 2025.
On GeopoliticsFeb 16, 2026
To Keep the Promise of Ukraine's Accession Alive, the EU Mulls Alternative Options

Despite its strategic imperative to secure Ukraine's Western alignment, the EU remains unlikely to grant the country full or partial membership anytime soon due to numerous challenges, with the ongoing war being chief among them.

By Adriano Bosoni
A Syrian flag flutters above crowds gathering in central Hama, Syria, during celebrations on Dec. 5, 2025, marking one year since the fall of former President Bashar al Assad's regime.
On GeopoliticsJan 28, 2026
The Third Syrian State: Autocracy, Alignment and Al-Sharaa's Unique Neutrality

The third Syrian state, under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, will likely emerge as a Turkish-aligned, authoritarian regime that prioritizes internal stability, reconstruction and regional neutrality, as it tries to avoid its predecessors' mistakes and excesses.

By Ryan Bohl
The flags of NATO, the EU and Poland are seen next to each other.
On GeopoliticsJan 26, 2026
Has Poland Missed Its Shot at Becoming a Major EU Power?

Despite achieving strategic indispensability and significant military power, Poland's political influence in the EU and NATO has lagged, creating a paradox in which it is critical to executing Western strategies but peripheral to decision-making.

By Adriano Bosoni
On GeopoliticsJan 19, 2026
The Geopolitics of Trade: Conclusion
By Markus Jaeger
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