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The Congo War Is Restarting: Why the Ceasefire Was Never Real and What Comes Next
The June 2024 ceasefire in eastern Congo was never real. M23, Rwanda, and the DRC are returning to full-scale war while maintaining diplomatic cover.
When Nepal Caught Fire: How Corruption and Social Media Bans Sparked a Youth Uprising
September 2025: Nepal's youth-led PINK protests against corruption and social media bans turn violent, forcing PM Oli's resignation and military deployment
Russia Launches Unprecedented Drone Attack on NATO Member Poland
Russia launches unprecedented coordinated drone attack on NATO member Poland. NATO fighter jets intercept multiple drones. Analysis of strategic implicatio
Israel's Airstrike on Qatar: Why the Middle East Crisis Just Escalated Dramatically
Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, killing 6. Ceasefire talks collapse, regional diplomacy shattered. NATO risks escalation if Turkey targeted next.
SEAL Team 6 Failed in North Korea: The 2019 Covert Raid That May Have Derailed Nuclear Talks
Investigative report reveals SEAL Team 6's failed 2019 North Korea infiltration mission that killed civilians and may have derailed nuclear talks with Kim
Global Flashpoints: Factional Politics, Proxy Wars, and Civil Unrest
An in-depth geopolitical analysis covering the prospects of British civil unrest, Kurdish factional politics, the DRC-Rwanda proxy war, and the Sudan
Occupied Ukraine: The Geopolitical Consequences of a Total Russian Victory
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of a hypothetical total Russian occupation of Ukraine, exploring the military collapse and partisan resistance.
China Unveils Next-Generation Arsenal: Hypersonic Missiles to Stealth Fighters
China's massive military parade showcased next-generation hardware, including the DF-5C ICBM, J-35 stealth fighters, and hypersonic anti-ship missiles.
Israel Eliminates Houthi Prime Minister in Sana'a Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in Yemen killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several cabinet members, marking a major escalation in the Red Sea crisis.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalize Historic Peace Deal After Decades of Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize historic peace deal in August 2025, ending nearly 40 years of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh with US mediation and the Trum
Indonesia Is Burning: How Parliamentary Greed Sparked a National Crisis
Thousands protest in Indonesia after MPs receive massive pay raises amid economic crisis. Police kill delivery driver Affan Kurniawan, sparking nationwide
Saudi Arabia's Military Atrophy and Defense Geopolitics
Despite massive sovereign wealth, Saudi Arabia's military relies entirely on imports. Explore the geopolitical strategy behind its atrophied defense