China Renewable Energy Surge Crosses 1.8 TW: Capacity Milestone or Strategic Supply Chain Power Play?
The global energy transition is full of milestones, but every so often a number emerges that feels symbolic. By the end of 2025, China’s combined wind and solar installed capacity reportedly surpassed 1.8 terawatts (TW), overtaking coal-fired power capacity for the first time. State-affiliated outlets including People’s Daily cited total national installed generation capacity of […]
Is China Still the King of REEs? Global Trends & Control in 2026
In 2026, few materials quietly influence the global economy as profoundly as Rare Earth Elements — now more commonly referred to as REEs. These 17 elements underpin modern life, powering electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, advanced semiconductors, military guidance systems, and renewable energy infrastructure. While consumers rarely see them, governments, corporations, and defense agencies track […]
China Claims Major Advances in Wind Scale and “Smart Reliability” – But Coal Still Runs the Grid
China keeps rewriting what “big” looks like in wind power. In January 2026, a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine was installed off Fujian—widely reported as the first 20-MW class unit installed at sea in real marine conditions. It’s not just the headline capacity that matters: Chinese sources and industry reporting emphasize fully domestic components, proprietary blade […]
Top Fusion Startups Crossing $100M in Funding
For decades, nuclear fusion lived in an awkward space between hope and skepticism. It promised near-limitless clean energy, yet always seemed stuck behind the phrase “thirty years away.” In recent years, however, something fundamental has changed. Fusion is no longer discussed only in academic journals or government labs—it has entered boardrooms, venture capital portfolios, industrial […]
Top Global Risks of 2026: From AI Governance to Fragmented Cooperation
As we move deeper into 2026, the global strategic landscape is becoming simultaneously more interconnected and more fractured. Economic systems remain tightly linked through trade, finance, and technology, yet political alignment and institutional cooperation are increasingly strained. This paradox defines the current risk environment: shocks travel faster than ever, but collective responses arrive more slowly. […]
U.S.–China Competition in 2026: How a Managed Rivalry Is Replacing Full Decoupling
The relationship between the United States and China has long been framed as the defining geopolitical contest of the 21st century. For much of the past decade, that contest appeared to be heading toward a sharp rupture—economic decoupling, technological separation, and open strategic confrontation. Yet in 2026, the reality looks more measured, more controlled, and, […]
Regional Trade Shifts and Policy Divergence: Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina Respond to External Pressures
Latin America is entering a period of quieter but deeper transformation in how it trades with the world. Unlike past eras defined by ideological blocs or abrupt realignments, today’s changes are subtler and more calculated. Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina—three of the region’s largest economies—are responding to global pressures not by choosing sides outright, but by […]
Armenia Economy Resilience Strengthens: World Bank Upgrades Growth Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Armenia economy 2026 has surprised many observers over the past few years. In a region often associated with volatility and external shocks, Armenia has quietly demonstrated an ability to adapt, absorb pressure, and keep growing. The latest confirmation of this resilience comes from the World Bank, which has raised its GDP growth projections for Armenia […]
De Facto Power Blocs Emerging in 2026
The global order in 2026 is not defined by treaties alone. While formal alliances like NATO, the European Union, and long-standing bilateral agreements still exist, the real structure of power is increasingly shaped by de facto blocs—groupings of countries aligned by shared interests, dependencies, and strategic calculations rather than binding charters. In 2026, informal power […]
Europe’s Economy Isn’t Collapsing — But Let’s Not Downplay the Cost of Geopolitics
For much of the past two years, Europe’s economy has been the subject of extreme narratives. On one side, predictions of collapse driven by energy shocks, war, and fragmentation. On the other, reassurances that resilience alone is proof of long-term strength. The reality in 2025 sits firmly between those poles. Europe’s economy is not collapsing. […]