China: The Long-Term Benefits of a Non-Reactive Strategic Stance in the Iran War September 3, 2026 China had been watching the Middle East war from a distance, benefiting from US involvement and the withdrawal of its military assets away from…
The Northern Sea Route: Russia, China and strategic competition in the Arctic September 3, 2026 Maritime transport in the Arctic Ocean between Russia and Asia is moving towards new record levels, adding a new field of competition between the…
What can US “allies” contribute on the ground in a war in the Indo-Pacific region? September 3, 2026 The expectation that the US will maintain “strategic stability” in East Asia while dealing with the fallout from its failed adventure in Iran appears…
Russia & China’s new security architecture in the Middle East is being implemented by the Mecca Defence Agreement August 13, 2026 Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence pact on August 7 that nominally incorporates three of the most important military and economic…
The plunge in the yen and debt bring economic crisis to the Land of the Rising Sun July 30, 2026 Japan, with its huge debt and the yen’s slide, is bidding to be the star of the biggest economic and financial crisis in human…
China: $8.1 trillion in losses in the world’s largest banking system July 23, 2026 China’s banking system is the largest in the world, with assets of $70.3 trillion – more than those of the US and the European…
The systems from Russia and China that make Iran invincible in the conflict against the US and Israel July 23, 2026 The Iranians acquired three systems from Russia and China that literally changed the face of war and explain why Iran is enduring and not…
Market Manipulation: Trump to sell Inside Information to Funds via Truth Social July 23, 2026 Donald Trump’s team is seeking to turn political influence into an extreme financial product for a few, in an unprecedented move that raises serious…
The Trump Strategy wants Iran’s Destruction and Subjugation, but it is not Succeeding July 23, 2026 CENTCOM’s extensive strikes with new-generation smart weapons in Iran’s southern provinces, the blockade of ports, and the complete destruction of critical naval infrastructure, such…