Articles in ‘Geopolitics’

The leaking of classified information about Air Force One has triggered a criminal investigation in the United States. Beyond the national security concerns, the episode has sparked a broader debate over economic policy, political power and the direction of American leadership. INR Report: Based on reporting by Susan Kokinda for Promethean Action. Original article HERE · Classified Details Published · The report centres on the publication of…

Social media brainrot and the competition for clicks have resulted in a race to the bottom whereby most influencers on all sides try to appeal to the lowest common denominator of IQ By Andrew Korybko · The unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of Trump's closest friends and eventually became one of his most reliable political allies, was attributed by his office to a "brief and sudden illness." Nevertheless, because he showed…

President Trump says he almost skipped the NATO summit, choosing instead to prioritise Turkey's President Erdogan in what Susan Kokinda argues signals a major shift in global geopolitics By Susan Kokinda · For months, European leaders had been preparing strategies for dealing with Donald Trump at this week's NATO summit. According to Susan Kokinda, however, the biggest surprise was that President Trump nearly chose not to attend at all. ·…

Europe's response to the war in Ukraine is extending far beyond higher defence budgets. Governments are increasingly repurposing civilian industries for military production, raising questions about long-term economic priorities, industrial competitiveness and the future direction of the European economy. INR Report: Based on reporting by Lena Petrova for World Affairs In Context · Europe's industrial landscape is undergoing one of its most…

Trump and Vance speeches in 72 hours answered the left's attacks on America's 250th from Mamdani's July 3 "oligarchs" broadside against Elon Musk to Trump at Mount Rushmore and Vance at New York Harbor defining American culture, character, and self-reliance. By Barbara Boyd · Barbara Boyd argues that recent speeches by President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance offer an antidote to communism, socialism, and what she calls Democrats'…

China has notified New Zealand and other regional governments that it intends to conduct a missile test in the South Pacific within the next day. The planned launch comes as Australia and Fiji strengthen defence cooperation through a new security agreement, adding to growing strategic tensions across the Indo-Pacific INR Report: Based on reporting by Lillian Hanly for RNZ HERE. · Missile Test Planned · China is expected to conduct a missile…

Russia's security chief has argued that despite Moscow's longstanding position on Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy, there is currently no alternative Ukrainian figure capable of negotiating a peace settlement. Andrew Korybko examines why he believes Zelensky remains the only practical counterpart for any future negotiations. Three Primary Reasons · This is attributable to three primary reasons. · FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov told local media…

As the Indo-Pacific security environment changes, New Zealand is being forced to reconsider long-held assumptions about geography and national defence. This analysis explores why Japan may become an increasingly important defence partner as Wellington modernises its military capability. eLocal Report | Originally published by The Conversation originally published by The Conversation under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. Read the…

JD Vance's Nixon Library remarks expose the real fight: America's tradition of ending wars versus Kissinger's British "balance of power." From the new Lebanon–Israel framework to White Sands laser tests, Susan Kokinda shows how Trump is dismantling the Kissinger doctrine that took Nixon down. By Susan Kokinda · Susan Kokinda argues that Vice President JD Vance's Nixon Library remarks about a "deep state" targeting Nixon and Trump point to a…

Throughout history, periods of profound political, economic and social upheaval have often reshaped nations for generations. Journalist Greg Reese argues that the world may once again be approaching one of those defining historical moments, drawing parallels between the revolutionary era of the late eighteenth century and the political climate emerging in 2026. Report by INR · His latest commentary, An Age of Revolution Returns, examines the…