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Rinat Akhmetov: Ukraine's Richest Man and Most Complicated Backer
Explore Rinat Akhmetov's rise from Donetsk to Ukraine's wealthiest oligarch, his controversial past, and his critical role in the war.
Iran Wants to Go Nuclear: Which Other States Might Get the Bomb?
Iran is closest to nuclear weapons with days of breakout time. South Korea and Saudi Arabia also weigh nuclear options amid shifting geopolitical threats.
Journalism and Warfare: How It Works on the Front Lines
How war correspondents operate in active conflict zones, the dangers they face, their legal protections, and the journalists who gave their lives for the
America Has Bombed Iran: The Strikes, the Targets, and What Matters Now
U.S. B-2 bombers and submarines struck three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, 2025. Here is what the attack hit, what it likely achieved, and what comes next.
Iran's Promised Retaliation Against Israel: Understanding the Eerie Silence and What Comes Next
Iran vowed direct retaliation after Hamas leader's assassination in Tehran. Analysis of military preparations, ceasefire talks, and escalation risks.
Lessons from Ukraine's Failed 2023 Counteroffensive
Why Ukraine's much-hyped 2023 summer counteroffensive failed — undertrained brigades, missing breaching gear, lost surprise, and Western dithering, per RUSI.
Burkina Faso: The World's Most-Neglected War
How Burkina Faso became the world's most neglected crisis, with 60% of the country under jihadist control, two million civilians besieged, and rising
Is Venezuela on the Brink of Revolution After Stolen Election?
Venezuela's stolen 2024 election sparked mass protests. Can Maduro cling to power, or will people power unseat him? Analysis of the crisis and its
Sheikh Hasina: The Rise and Fall of Bangladesh's Iron Lady
How Sheikh Hasina rose from tragedy to lead Bangladesh for over twenty years, only to be toppled by mass protests in August 2024.
Israel-Hezbollah War Appears Imminent Following Deadly Majdal Shams Strike
July 27 rocket attack kills 12 children in Golan Heights. Israel authorizes major retaliation against Hezbollah, pushing region toward full-scale war.
The Gold Smugglers: How a Multibillion-Dollar Network Funds Carnage in Africa
How 435 metric tons of smuggled African gold worth $30 billion flows through the UAE and Switzerland, funding conflicts, terrorism, and dictatorships.
Political Assassinations: A Changing Landscape
Political Assassinations – Why Leaders Die Script Written by Oliver Carpenter Part 1 – Introduction On the 15th of May 2024, Slovakian Prime Minister Rober