From Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific: How an 80-Year-Old Rimland Theory Still Shapes Global Politics
Summary Nicholas Spykman’s Rimland Theory argued that global power would ultimately belong not to those controlling the center of Eurasia but to those influencing the coastal regions surrounding it. Nearly eighty years later, the continuing war in Ukraine, rising competition in the Indo-Pacific, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and the reshaping of international alliances suggest […]
One of the Largest Energy Shocks in History Shows No Signs of Abating: Mapping the Global Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Closure
Summary The world is experiencing one of the most consequential energy disruptions in modern economic history as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz closure continues to send shockwaves through global markets. What initially emerged as a geopolitical and regional security concern has evolved into a broader challenge affecting economies, industries, governments, and consumers worldwide. The […]