Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Jamal Ladam By 2026, the global system is undergoing critical changes, marked by political uncertainty, economic fears, and security concerns. The idea of a unipolar world, which seemed dominant before, is slowly declining, making way for a clearer picture of a multipolar order in which decision-making power is …
January, 2026
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17 January
Is the Middle East Reaching a Boiling Point?
Mohammed Ayoob Multiple, intersecting Middle East crises combined with an unpredictable United States augur a tumultuous 2026 for the region. The current protests in Iran and the Donald Trump administration’s threat to take military action against the Iranian regime, if it continues to suppress dissent violently, demonstrate how …
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17 January
What Comes Next in Venezuela?
The Donald Trump administration has not divulged many details about how it plans to initiate Venezuela’s energy and political transition. President Donald Trump has decapitated Venezuela’s socialist government and shaken up regional and global politics with his daring operation to capture—and effectively depose—the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, …
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17 January
A Critical Turning Point for Underground CO₂ Storage Development in the European Union
Yannis Bassias and Evangelos Flitris* Europe finds itself at a moment where industrial competitiveness, energy security, and climate ambition must be reconciled. The slow rollout of CO₂ storage capacity, especially when compared with the United States, has become a defining strategic concern. Through the Net Zero Industry Act …
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17 January
Canada-China Strategic Reset
Sana Khan Canada and China are moving toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described as “historic” gains by leveraging complementary economic strengths. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Carney emphasized cooperation in agriculture, energy, finance, and agri-food …
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17 January
Ethiopia Launches Ambitious $12.5 Billion Hub to Build Africa’s Biggest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines initiated a $12.5 billion construction project for Africa’s largest airport in Bishoftu, set for completion in 2030. Located 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa, the airport will feature four runways, parking for 270 planes, and an annual passenger capacity of 110 million, surpassing the current main …
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17 January
The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Axis: A Draft for a New Regional Order
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have prepared a draft trilateral defense agreement after nearly a year of talks, according to Pakistan’s defense production minister, signaling a move to create a new regional security bloc independent of Western alliances. While Turkish officials confirmed talks but said no deal has …
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17 January
Trump is Serious About Greenland
Dr. Andrew Wolf The US is attempting to create a US-led, resource-driven new world order based on energy dominance, territorial leverage, and Europe’s strategic impotence. When US President Donald Trump returned this week to his obsession of acquiring Greenland—one that seemed largely forgotten only a month ago—the idea …
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17 January
The Iranian Crisis as a Geopolitical Phenomenon
Athanasios Platias Waves of mass protest in Iran tend to erupt when least expected, though this should hardly surprise us. They typically represent the release of pressures accumulated over years. The current cycle follows this familiar pattern. Its immediate trigger was a sharp currency collapse that pushed the …
