Articles in ‘Analysis’

Russia’s increasingly deliberate use of “Britain” rather than “Great Britain” may sound like diplomatic trolling, but Russian academic Alexander Bobrov argues it reflects something deeper: Moscow’s deteriorating view of London as relations between the two nuclear powers approach what he describes as a dangerous low. His RT opinion also extends the argument beyond Ukraine, portraying Britain as a country that retains considerable international…

Ukraine’s latest corruption investigation is widening beyond the original Energoatom scandal, with investigators examining an alleged scheme to disguise criminal proceeds and use them to fund bail for former minister Herman Galushchenko. Secretly recorded conversations have also raised questions about senior figures inside President Vladimir Zelensky’s administration INR Report: Based on an opinion column by historian Tarik Cyril Amar for RT…

Ukrainian pop star Olya Polyakova has broken with the country's wartime political consensus, asking whether Ukrainians are living in a “concentration camp” and condemning forcible mobilisation from the streets. Her comments have prompted both fierce criticism and public support, while reopening questions about civil liberties, conscription and dissent during wartime. INR Report: Based on an opinion column by historian Tarik Cyril Amar for RT…

European political polling is pointing towards a potentially significant shift away from the traditional centre-right and centre-left establishment. But labelling dissatisfied voters “pro-Russian” risks overlooking a much simpler explanation: they may be rejecting policies they believe are no longer serving them. INR Report: Based on an opinion column by Rachel Marsden for RT HERE · Europe's political establishment may be facing a growing…

As strategic competition between the United States and China intensifies, questions are being raised about whether Australia could one day host American nuclear weapons as part of an expanded regional security architecture. In this opinion piece, geopolitical analyst Andrew Korybko argues that such a move would represent a major evolution of the AUKUS partnership and a broader US strategy to strengthen a network of allied states stretching…

Dr. Robert W. Malone examines the origins and historical influence of the Fabian Society, arguing that its gradualist approach to political and institutional change has had a profound impact on Britain and, ultimately, much of the Western world. This opinion article presents the author's interpretation of Fabian history and its continuing influence on modern governance. I was listening to the Joe Rogan podcast while mowing the mare pasture the…

Russia's new ambassador to New Zealand has used his first major media interview to argue that Western narratives dominate public debate on the Ukraine conflict while outlining Moscow's diplomatic approach towards New Zealand. In this opinion piece, geopolitical analyst Andrew Korybko examines Ambassador Stanislav Krans' comments, the challenges he believes Russian diplomats face in Western countries, and the role of media in shaping public…

New surveillance technologies capable of tracking vehicle movements, integrating AI-driven monitoring and expanding digital policing are rapidly being deployed across the United States. A new report by journalist Greg Reese argues these developments raise profound constitutional questions that extend well beyond America and deserve attention from democracies worldwide. INR Report: Based on reporting by Greg Reese published on Substack: Flock,…

"Lindsey Graham was a perfectly revolting specimen, a poor excuse for a human being. I put it down to his repressed sexuality and the very murky alleyways into which that took him. I have no problem with him being gay, but he did have a problem being gay. · That's why he had to use sex workers. That's why he used them sometimes in quite extreme circumstances. And he didn't just use them in America. · He certainly used them in profusion in the…

Türkiye used the NATO summit to demonstrate that influence is no longer measured only by military strength, but by access, diplomacy and the ability to bring competing powers together. As geopolitical alliances shift, Ankara appears to be strengthening its position as one of the alliance's most strategically valuable members. INR Report: Based on reporting by Mishel Bychkova for RT HERE. · The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara was expected to focus…