#geopolitics

#geopolitics

Russia's military doctrine emphasizes artillery, maintaining a significant advantage with 13,673 pieces, surpassing India's and China's total artillery combined.

The leaders said they wanted to deepen Franco-German cooperation "at all levels." Merz emphasized the importance of the close friendship between France and Germany, stating a commitment to enhancing cooperation in the years ahead.

On average, nearly 60% of the FTSE 100's returns were generated on just 59 days each year - about 16% of the year - which coincided with major global or economic events.

The SKA-Low team built a prototype instrument called EDA2 and ran some tests, finding over 112,000 signals from 1,506 different Starlink satellites, significantly stronger than target signals.

Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. will impose a 19% tariff rate on the Philippines, down from a 20% tariff he threatened starting August 1. In return, he mentioned that the Philippines would have an open market and the U.S. would not pay tariffs.

"Almost half of BullionVault's respondents (47%) forecast a rise of 10% and a further quarter (25%) predicted a 20% rise by year-end."

I was really moved by something that you said when you talked about the war in Gaza. And I think that's really courageous to speak about it.

The participation of three Palestinian teens in the International Mathematics Olympiad signals progress despite previous visa challenges, marking a moment of unity amidst geopolitical strife.

The breakaway Turkish Cypriots have promised a new approach to the negotiations as informal talks are set to begin in New York under UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

General Sir Patrick Sanders emphasized the urgent need for the UK government to develop national resilience in light of evolving threats, particularly regarding Russia. He stated that Britain must prepare for possible conflict within the next five years, warning that by 2030 a conflict with Russia is a realistic possibility. The general outlined that if fighting in Ukraine ceases, Russia could quickly regain the capability to launch limited attacks on NATO allies, necessitating immediate cross-national support.

Solovyov questioned how much belief Trump would have in the threat from Russia, emphasizing the potential devastation of Russian missiles causing a radioactive tsunami.

Each of these countries is completely pacifist and they don't want to get involved in each other's wars. Unlike the US and its allies, these countries do not necessarily have the same structures, values and institutional links with each other.

The Dalai Lama has announced that there will be another spiritual leader for Tibetan Buddhists, as he approaches the age of 90.

Bruno Lacombe, now in self-exile, believes the left must understand the increased divide between humanity and nature since the Neanderthal extinction, surpassing economic class warfare.

Brendan Sobie, a Singapore-based aviation analyst, emphasizes that it's not unusual for airlines to reroute due to conflicts, but the current situation is particularly complex due to multiple airspace restrictions occurring simultaneously.

The attack was remarkably precise and professional, exceeding initial impressions. A Pentagon news conference revealed the damage to Iran’s program is likely far more extensive than initially reported.

If Pakistan acquires an ICBM, Washington will have no choice but to treat the country as a nuclear adversary, which changes the global nuclear dynamic.

After the Second World War, the United States approved funding - which would eventually rise to more than $12 billion - for the rebuilding of western Europe. Known as the Marshall Plan, it was not merely an act of generosity. It was a calculated effort to rebuild economies, stabilize democracies and contain the spread of extremism. Building resilient societies abroad will similarly make people safer in their own nations today.

The attack on Iranian nuclear sites doesn't pose the same hazard as an accident with a functioning nuclear reactor, as radioactive contamination is likely to be local.

Israel and Iran have reportedly agreed to a phased ceasefire plan. However, both sides remain on high alert for potential violations, risking a return to hostilities.

Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Israel's actions during the ceasefire, stating, 'As soon as we made the deal they came out and they dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I've never seen before.'

The summit in Brussels marked a pivotal step in strengthening the EU-Canada partnership, necessary in a world of geopolitical uncertainty and climate change impacts.