Russia has intensified its summer military offensive across eastern and northeastern Ukraine, launching one of its largest coordinated assaults of the year as Moscow seeks to gain additional territory before the arrival of autumn, when deteriorating weather is expected to slow battlefield

 Africa has become the epicenter of a global struggle for critical minerals, with the race to secure rare earth elements increasingly shaping international alliances, trade policies and geopolitical strategy. As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy and advanced technologies, the

For decades, Africa’s global importance was largely defined by what existed beneath its soil — minerals, oil, gas and other natural resources that attracted international attention. But a new reality is emerging across the continent: Africa’s greatest strategic asset may not be

The race for the future of energy is moving beyond traditional oil and gas fields, and Africa has emerged at the centre of a new global competition. From lithium used in electric vehicle batteries to cobalt, graphite and other strategic minerals powering

For decades, Africa’s relationship with major global powers was often defined by a familiar pattern  external actors setting priorities while African nations adjusted their strategies around foreign interests. But a new chapter is emerging as countries across the continent increasingly seek partnerships

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has stood at the center of global finance, dominating international trade, energy markets and central bank reserves. But a new financial contest is emerging as BRICS nations push to build alternative systems that could

For decades, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has carried a powerful promise: that individuals accused of the world’s gravest crimes regardless of their political influence or military power can be held accountable. But in 2026, that promise is facing one of its

The battlefield has dominated Europe’s largest war in generations, but this week the center of gravity is shifting from trenches to diplomacy. As the conflict enters its fifth year, mounting military costs, economic strain and international pressure are forcing all sides to