From Strength to Strength: CSSC Merger Hones China Shipbuilding Edge
China’s CSSC merger is more than a business deal. It is a geopolitical declaration, a signal that Beijing intends to dominate not only the oceans but also the industrial means of sustaining that dominance.
France-Turkey Geopolitics: Navigating Tensions and Cooperation
Libya, visa, and trade issues have stymied France-Turkey relations, but instances of pragmatic cooperation over the past two years suggest the possibility of stabilization moving forward.
EU–Canada Pact: A Quiet Reshaping of the Western Strategic Order
The recent EU–Canada pact is more than a diplomatic milestone; it is a strategic signal. It illustrates how Western allies are adapting to a less predictable world by creating new partnerships, diversifying their defense strategies, and strengthening their capacity to act independently and cooperatively.
Enter the GONGOs: How State-backed NGOs Fuel Geopolitical Tensions
GONGOs – state-backed or state-friendly NGOs – are increasingly influential in UN mechanisms, drowning out legitimate human rights voices and fueling geopolitical tensions in Europe and beyond.
The Drone Axis: Iran and Russia Take Aim at the Global Order
Tehran is sharing its expertise in drone warfare with Moscow, creating a mutually beneficial partnership that will reverberate through global geopolitics.
