Global Crises
Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'
Expert Alex de Waal explains how the capture of Maduro, leaving his corrupt regime in place, is a 'crystalline example' of regime change in the new era
February 02, 2026
Global Crises
Global Crises
What will happen when there are no guardrails on nuclear weapons?
With New START set to expire next week, a new arms race may be upon us
January 29, 2026
Washington Politics
Trump's realist defense strategy with interventionist asterisks
There's some encouraging signs for restraint but the document still pays homage to American militarism
January 28, 2026
QiOSK
Two speeches and a US-Canada crackup at Davos
In their own way, Donald Trump and Mark Carney both heralded the end of the rules-based order
January 23, 2026
Global Crises
The new Trump Doctrine: Strategic domination and denial
The US appears intent on using discrete military action while restricting rivals’ access to key regions, resources, technologies, and governance mechanisms
January 21, 2026
Global Crises
We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe
As Trump's invasion of Venezuela shows, the premier non-proliferation treaty has eroded and risks becoming irrelevant
January 20, 2026
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