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Regular bite-sized shorts focusing on different aspects of the war in Ukraine from a geopolitical perspective.

It’s the most popular drink in the world after water and a major global industry.

A continent is missing from the world map. It consists of servers, cables and virtual interactions: the internet

Apart from Africa, all nations on all continents are facing an aging population over the next few decades.

In February 2026 the US supreme court ruled that the president cannot unilaterally decide tariffs,Trump’s favourite economic lever.

It is vital for animal feed and biodiesel: How the humble soya bean influences world trade, the climate and geopolitics.

With India signing an historic trade agreement with the EU, how close are ties between the two economic powers?

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

When Pope Leo XIV spoke out against war, President Trump criticised the leader of the catholic church, which caused a backlash.

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.

South Africa has become a strong regional power, but has serious problems of inequality, poverty and corruption.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania view the Ukraine war as a threat to their own security.

Abortion, firearms, police violence: American society seems more divided than ever.

Rare earths are the essential resource of the twenty first century, needed for electric cars, smart phones, and renewable energy.

Denmark faces two serious threats: Donald Trump's predatory ambitions over Greenland, and intimidation from Russia.

Slovenia has experienced a turbulent campaign for the parliamentary elections on Sunday 22 March. 

For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. 

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

The Dnieper is one of Europe’s longest rivers and has been at the centre of the Ukraine war since the Russian invasion.

An official candidate for EU membership, Serbia has not applied sanctions against Moscow and has a good relationship with Beijing.