Conflicts
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Melania Trump Brokers Local Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
Last week, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump helped secure a localized ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, taking effect in Oleshky and allowing for the inflow of much-needed humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.
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Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Draws Backlash
On October 9th, President Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel into American and global markets. Two days later, he announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, with neither country having officially confirmed Trump’s agreement.
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The Next Chokepoint: How the Red Sea Became the World’s Weak Spot
When the war on Iran began in February, the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, was effectively closed, and the oil market had to find another way out. That strait is now under threat from the…
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Ethiopia’s Tigray War Reaches New Heights, Threatens to Involve Whole Horn of Africa
On September 23, TPLF fighters stormed three Tingrayan national airports, sparking a cross-national conflict. The region has been plunged back into war and has expanded past Tigray. TPLF forces have launched coordinated attacks into the nearby regions of Afar and Amhara, opening entirely new fronts…
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How the United Nations General Assembly Addressed the War in Iran
The U.S.-Iran war has seen no deal been made, leaving the future of Iran uncertain. At the UNGA, the delegations of both nations met in private for over three hours as Political pressure is building in both America and Iran.
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Houthis Prove that Who Controls Mayun Controls the Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen have been able to extend their power over the Yemeni coastline of the Red Sea, where they now control important islands close to the Bab el-Mandeb straits. The significance of the region has been accentuated due to problems in other…
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Russian-Ukraine War Halt and Winter Preparations
The Russia-Ukraine War has continued to escalate. As preparations for winter commence, there is increasing pressure on both governments to remain on the offensive.
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Vanuatu Challenges French Control of Islands
The country of Vanuatu, founded in 1980, challenged French sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands on September 1st, 2026. They filed an official application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Through this, Vanuatu aims to establish a clear border between itself and French-controlled…
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The Makings of a New Syria
The end of the Kurdish self-rule was marked when the Syrian Democratic Forces were announced to be integrated into the Syrian state. Kurdish rights point towards a hopeful future, but ultimately remains unsteady in the political system, making it crucial to understand the conflicts and…
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The Russian Wartime Economy
Five years after Russia’s initial attack on Ukraine, the war remains raging on. The Russian economy has since taken tremendous hits as the nation’s debt continues to rise, and many Russians fear an imminent economic collapse as they pull trillions of rubles out of the…
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China’s Surprising Response to Global Oil Shortages ⸺ Why Oil Still Runs Everything
The transportation of oil has long been the fuel for conflicts and competition across the world. As roughly 103-105 million barrels of crude oil are consumed every day, it is essential to understand it’s importance and global chokepoints.
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Myanmar’s Fragmented War Continues Into its Sixth Year
Myanmar has endured brutal internal conflicts stemming from a military coup in 2021, where members of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw. Since then, the civil war has revealed the consequences of modern warfare, and how the…
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Israel and Palestine: 70 Years of Conflict
Since October 7th, 2023, the the modern conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to claim lives and serves as a divisive political issue globally. In order to understand the war, it is crucial to look at the near-century of animosity between Israel and Palestine…
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The Evolution of Drone Technology in the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war has drastically redefined how modern conflicts are fought, and that is through drone technology. Defying expectations, Ukraine has largely slowed the Russian advance, which has had crucial implications for European geopolitics and has already started to shape other conflicts.
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How Russia Funds Their War
Russia as yet to run out of money to fight in the Russo-Ukrainian war. While Russian oil and gas revenue fell nearly 50% year-over-year in January and February 2026, as a result of financial restrictions by Western governments, the oil keeps moving.
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The Cockroach Party and the Power of Gen-Z Protests
Gen-Z protests have been the prime demographic for harnessing the powers associated with decentralized organization, symbolism, and social media to spark reform. Encompassing those born from 1997-2012. From India to Madagascar, Gen-Z has redefined protests around the world.
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The Potential War that Could Affect Billions
Taiwan has been at the center of a decades-long debate over whether the island nation stands sovereign or as property of Mainland China, otherwise known as the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has insisted that Taiwan belongs to them with…
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Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
The Russo-Ukrainian War has driven global tensions and created a humanitarian crisis. Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin has escalated the war by launching one of his most dangerous offenses yet.
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Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appear closer to a breakthrough than at any point since the war began. Officials from Washington and Tehran have both signaled progress while warning that diplomacy remains fragile.
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Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market
For the second week in a row, borrowing costs for American homebuyers have climbed, and experts say relief is not coming anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.37% this week.
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The State of Financing for the Ukraine War
The IMF estimates that Ukraine will need a total financing of nearly €137 billion throughout 2026. However, numerous setbacks, including blocked loans from EU members, have made that goal increasingly hard to reach.