GEOPOLITICAL

Analysis of geopolitical tensions, trade alliances, sanctions, conflicts, and foreign policies affecting energy markets, supply chains, defense sectors, and cross-border investment flows worldwide.

GEOPOLITICAL

The US Navy’s Aircraft Carriers Are Gone from the Western Pacific. Guess Whose Aren’t?

* The absence of US Navy aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific highlights a significant shift in naval power dynamics, with China increasing its maritime presence. * The deployment of…

by Nationalinterest

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‘Project Agincourt’ Can Deliver Faster Innovation—if the Pentagon Will Let It

by Nationalinterest

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Kazakhstan Rewrote the Rules on Its Uranium. China Is Built to Meet Them.

by Nationalinterest

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How Israel’s Arabs Could Decide the Country’s Next Election

by Nationalinterest

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How War Is Choking Global Oil Tanker Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and Beyond

* Despite reports of restored Gulf crude exports, tanker traffic through critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, indicating a deeper logistical crisis. * Rerouted oil flows,…

by Nationalinterest

How War Is Choking Global Oil Tanker Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and Beyond

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America’s Next Aircraft Carrier Is Now Flying F-35s

* The successful landing of an F-35C on the PCU John F. Kennedy marks a significant milestone for the US Navy, demonstrating the carrier's readiness for advanced operations. * This…

by Nationalinterest

America’s Next Aircraft Carrier Is Now Flying F-35s

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How America’s Tritium Shortage Threatens Fusion Power and Its Nuclear Arsenal

* The United States faces a critical tritium shortage that threatens both its nuclear arsenal and the burgeoning commercial fusion sector. * Current production methods for tritium are insufficient to…

by Nationalinterest

How America’s Tritium Shortage Threatens Fusion Power and Its Nuclear Arsenal

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Tech Weekly: Retro cars return in Paris, Microsoft's AI push

* Car manufacturers are increasingly embracing retro designs, signaling a potential shift in consumer preferences towards nostalgia in the automotive sector. * Microsoft's aggressive push into AI-embedded devices highlights the…

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Tech Weekly: Retro cars return in Paris, Microsoft's AI push

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Dominion-NextEra merger hearing focused on rates, data centers

* The ongoing hearing regarding the Dominion-NextEra merger highlights significant concerns about rate impacts and the integration of data centers into Virginia's energy landscape. * Dominion's executive vice president's controversial…

by Utility Dive

Dominion-NextEra merger hearing focused on rates, data centers

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Why the United States Should Be the World’s Partner on AI Workforce Training

* The United States must act swiftly to organize its educational and corporate resources for AI workforce training to counter China's growing influence in this critical area. * Current global…

by Nationalinterest

Why the United States Should Be the World’s Partner on AI Workforce Training

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Why the North American X-15 Was One of the Most Dangerous Planes Ever Built

* The North American X-15 program, operational from 1959 to 1968, achieved remarkable speed and altitude records while exposing pilots to extreme risks associated with hypersonic flight. * Despite its…

by Nationalinterest

Why the North American X-15 Was One of the Most Dangerous Planes Ever Built

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Are America’s Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Planes Going to Africa?

* The U.S. Air Force is exploring the potential transfer of retired KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft to a partner nation in North Africa, likely Egypt or Morocco. * This move…

by Nationalinterest

Are America’s Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Planes Going to Africa?