Western Counter‑Initiative to BRI: How PGII Promotes Transparent, Democracy‑Anchored Infrastructure
As of mid‑2025, global infrastructure diplomacy is at a turning point. Western China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) still dominates with its trillion-dollar network linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. But in G7 capitals, a new narrative is growing: the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). It positions itself as a values-driven, transparent, democratic alternative […]
The Energy Price Collapse: How Fusion Could Reshape Oil and Gas Economics by 2030
Imagine a world where electricity is virtually limitless, clean, and inexpensive—so cheap, in fact, that energy costs no longer dictate the rhythm of global markets. For over a century, oil and gas have been the lifeblood of the global economy, shaping geopolitics, influencing trade balances, and fueling industrial growth. But now, in the mid-2020s, a […]
How Long Can Israel Keep Frustrating the U.S.?
Few alliances in modern history have been as durable—and as politically potent—as the one between the United States and Israel. Forged in the crucible of post-war geopolitics and strengthened over decades by military cooperation and shared democratic values, it has withstood wars, peace processes, and political upheavals. For decades, Washington provided Israel with unparalleled military […]
The 2026 Regulatory Puzzle: How Governments Are Preparing for a Post-Fusion World
For decades, nuclear fusion has existed on the edge of possibility—a tantalizing dream described as “always 30 years away.” But now, that future is approaching with breathtaking speed. The last few years have seen landmark scientific achievements, including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s ignition breakthroughs, and private-sector pledges from companies like Helion Energy and Commonwealth Fusion […]
What Israel Attack on Iran Reveals About the Future of War
On a humid June evening in 2025, news broke that Israel had launched a massive military operation attack against Iran—one of the boldest, most meticulously executed campaigns in modern history. Known as Operation Rising Lion, this offensive was not a regional skirmish; it was a transformational moment in global security thinking. Unlike past wars fought […]
Fusion Fuel Supply Chain: The Coming Demand for Tritium and Helium-3
The race to commercialize nuclear fusion—the ultimate clean energy source—is accelerating faster than ever before. From government-funded projects like ITER in France to privately backed ventures such as Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion Energy, the world is inching closer to a breakthrough that could redefine global energy systems. The promise is tantalizing: limitless, carbon-free energy […]
Has the Israel Iran Conflict Redefined the Middle East?
In June 2025, the Middle East witnessed a dramatic escalation that few thought possible—a direct war between Israel and Iran. For decades, the two nations engaged in shadow wars, proxy battles, and covert sabotage campaigns. This long-running cold conflict suddenly boiled over into open hostilities that spanned cyber domains, missile barrages, and clandestine drone warfare. […]
The Year of Ignition: How 2026 Could Mark the Dawn of Commercial Fusion Power
For over seven decades, fusion power has occupied a mythical space in the energy imagination. Long touted as the “holy grail” of clean energy, nuclear fusion promises what no other energy source can: virtually limitless power with zero greenhouse gas emissions and no long-lived radioactive waste. Unlike fission, which powers today’s nuclear reactors by splitting […]
Energy and Economic Implications of the Iran Israel Conflict: A Global Outlook
In June 2025, when air raid sirens echoed across Tehran and Tel Aviv and headlines screamed of missiles flying between Iran and Israel. The world didn’t just witness another Middle Eastern confrontation—it watched a global economic and energy system brace for impact. It was a stark reminder that in an interconnected world, a spark in […]
Implementation Watch: Will M23 Rebels Be Included—or Undermine the “Peace for Minerals” Deal?
In June 2025, a landmark trilateral agreement was forged in Washington, D.C., bringing together the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. This “Critical Minerals for Security and Peace Deal” aimed to resolve years of conflict in eastern Congo while also ensuring the U.S. access to the region’s highly sought-after mineral resources. […]