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India Might Soon Replace Russian Oil With Venezuelan At Scale After All

A new US license is being interpreted as prohibiting Venezuelan energy companies from transactions with China among other countries, which if true, could lead to India purchasing the 642,000 barrels of oil per day that China imported on average last…

The Illusion of Connection in the Age of Endless Scrolling

We often say social media connects the world — and technically, that is true. A message can cross continents in seconds, a photo can reach thousands instantly, and a voice note can replace a long journey. Yet a quieter, more…

Africa at its own crossroads: water, sovereignty and narrative power at the 39th African Union Summit

Meeting in Addis Ababa between 14 and 15 February 2026, the African Union placed water security at the center of its agenda. But the discussion goes beyond water: it cuts across political legitimacy, the continent’s geopolitical reconfiguration, and the debate…

Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in New Delhi: power, markets and sovereignty in the new technological architecture

On 19 and 20 February 2026, the central segment of the AI Impact Summit will take place in New Delhi, within a broader programme scheduled from 16 to 20 February, bringing together heads of state and technology leaders to discuss…

Trump redraws his “backyard”: the summit of the “loyal” and the new pressure on Latin America

The March 7 call in Miami is not regional integration but geopolitical classification. Under the rhetoric of security and cooperation, Washington reactivates the logic of a sphere of influence to contain China and discipline a fragmented Latin America with unequal…

Bangladesh as a Pivot of the Indo-Pacific

The victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party reshapes a key country in the Bay of Bengal. From the Chinese perspective, the core axis is stability and strategic continuity. From the West and the UN, the main benchmark will be democratic…

Lavrov Soberly Acknowledged The Challenges Posed By Trump 2.0

He calmly acknowledged that it’s now more difficult for Russia to advance its foreign policy goals due to the US’ renewed attempt to dominate the global economy through coercion and force, but he still believes that BRICS will play a…

The US-Azerbaijani Strategic Partnership Could Destabilize Russia’s Southern Periphery

On the pretext of securing critical mineral and energy supply chains from Central Asia via the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity”, Azerbaijan is poised to become the launchpad for expanding NATO influence across the South Caucasus, the Caspian…

Putin, Lukashenko to Skip Board of Peace’s Inaugural Meeting

(Moscow Bureau) – Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have planned to skip the first meeting of the Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump during the Would Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. The…

The Digital Comfort Trap: Technology, Lifestyle, and the Declining Health of the Next Generation

The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in the use of gadgets, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. From smart classrooms to AI-driven entertainment, technology has seamlessly integrated into every aspect of modern life. While these innovations promise convenience, efficiency, and…

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