Geopolitics
Explore the strategic interactions between nations and the geographical factors that influence global power dynamics.
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Italy Slams Brakes on US Warplanes: Sigonella Base Denied Amid Iran Tensions
Italy has denied US aircraft access to the Sigonella base for Middle East operations. Because Washington failed to request prior authorization and did not consult Italian military leadership, as required by bilateral treaties.
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Prof. Angelo D’Orsi: Russia, EU, Iran & the US-Israel Conflict
‘Democracy in Times of War’ event at Camera del Lavoro in Milan (Italy): experts discuss the impact of war on democracy. We spoke with Angelo D’Orsi, Italian historian and journalist, to get his take on the current geopolitical landscape. On Russia’s strategic advantage, EU-Russia relations, and the ongoing conflict between Iran and US-Israel.
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The Strategic Logic Behind China’s Open-Source Push
China’s open-source AI wave is not simply collaboration. By commoditizing the intelligence layer, Chinese firms shift competition toward infrastructure and implementation, where the country’s manufacturing scale and cloud ecosystems provide structural advantage.
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America’s anti-European attitudes are centred on perceptions of military weakness and the decline of native populations
The new US national security strategy marks a significant historical turn. It shifts the focus from global overpopulation to anxieties around population decline in the western world. Coupled with renewed criticism of Europe’s military weaknesses, the strategy updates longstanding anti-European narratives.
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Turkish Ships Bring Aid to the Global Sumud Flotilla
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/turkiye-evacuates-passengers-after-global-sumud-flotilla-ship-breaks-down/3702105 https://www.nampa.org/text/22746623 https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkey-helps-rescue-gaza-activists-after-flotilla-ship-breaks-down/
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Countdown to Chaos: The Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates with U.S. Involvement
Tensions soar as Iran retaliates against Israeli airstrikes with missile attacks, while the U.S. conducts operations targeting Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the conflict in a volatile Middle East.
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Signals in the Noise on Iran-Israel war
The countries traded strikes in April and October 2024.The Israeli attacks of June 2025 started the day after the expiration of a two-month deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump had set for securing a deal to keep Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
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Escalating Violence in Gaza: At Least 27 Palestinians Killed
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution point in Gaza, amid ongoing violence and a blockade affecting essential supplies for civilians.