The Antarctic Treaty: why nobody owns the South Pole
Seven states claim wedges of Antarctica, and the 1959 Antarctic Treaty neither accepts nor rejects any of them, freezing the dispute under…
Liam Chen
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#Geopolitics
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How undersea cables carry the internet and why they keep getting cut
Roughly 500 submarine cables carry almost all intercontinental data, laid and mended by a few dozen specialist ships, which turns anchors…
Amelia Hart
Why Switzerland stays neutral and what neutrality actually costs
Swiss neutrality, recognised at Vienna in 1815 and codified at The Hague in 1907, is an armed economic strategy now strained by EU…
Liam Chen
China-US Relations Explained: Why the World's Two Superpowers Are on a Collision Course
China and the USA are locked in a new Cold War over trade, technology, and Taiwan — here's why tensions are rising and what it means for…
Liam Chen
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Ukraine War in 2026: Where the Conflict Stands and What Matters for Europe
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, the conflict in Ukraine continues to reshape European security. Here's what's happening and…
Liam Chen
India in 2026: The World's Fastest-Growing Large Economy and What It Means Globally
India has overtaken Japan to become the world's third-largest economy. What is driving this growth, and what are the real challenges behind…
Liam Chen
Taiwan: Why This Island Has Become a Geopolitical Flashpoint
Taiwan sits at the centre of the most significant geopolitical tension of the 21st century. Here is why it matters so much and what the key…
Liam Chen
The Olympics: A History of Idealism, Politics and Controversy
The Olympics are the world's largest sporting event, but they have always been as much about politics as sport. Here is the history and the…
Tom Bennett
North Korea: How the Kim Regime Has Survived for 75 Years
North Korea is the world's most isolated state and has defied predictions of its collapse for decades. Here is how the regime maintains…
Liam Chen
Understanding the Israel-Gaza Conflict: Background and Context
The war that began with the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 has deep historical roots. Here is the essential, factual background needed to…
Liam Chen
NATO at 75: Europe's Defence Awakening and What It Costs
As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, European nations are scrambling to rearm at a pace not seen since the Cold War. The bill is enormous…
Marcus Obi
China-UK Trade in 2026: Navigating an Uneasy Relationship
As diplomatic tensions simmer and supply chains shift, the United Kingdom's trade relationship with China in 2026 defies easy…
Emily Chen
UK Foreign Policy After Brexit: Where Britain Stands in 2026
Five years on from the completion of Brexit, Britain's foreign policy identity remains a work in progress. From the corridors of NATO to…
Emily Chen
Understanding the Ukraine Conflict: Background and Context
Russia's full-scale invasion began 24 February 2022, following eight years of lower-intensity conflict after the 2014 Crimea annexation. A…
Liam Chen
How Global Trade Routes Are Being Redrawn
Around 80% of world trade by volume moves by sea, and in 2023-24 two of its critical arteries — the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal — were…
Liam Chen
China Tightens the Noose: Military Pressure on Taiwan Reaches New Heights
Beijing's military activities around Taiwan have intensified to unprecedented levels, with daily incursions, naval blockade exercises, and…
Liam Chen
Middle East on Edge: The Iran-Israel Shadow War Goes Public
Decades of covert conflict between Iran and Israel have erupted into direct military exchanges, with drone and missile strikes…
Liam Chen
Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year: The Grinding Reality of Stalemate
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine passes its third anniversary, neither side has achieved a decisive breakthrough. The conflict has settled…
Liam Chen
Economic Sanctions Explained
Economic sanctions are restrictions one country or group imposes to pressure another to change its behaviour. Here are the main types, how…
Liam Chen