geopolitics
Russia and China in an 'Uneven Bromance': US General
The Russian invasion of Ukraine may have brought Russia and China closer, but U.S. officials increasingly view the relationship as weighted towards China.
China Is Encircling Taiwan and Dropping Bombs Near Its Coast
The three-day military exercise is “designed to intimidate.”
Russia Is Bombing Ukraine While Putin Is Chilling With Pakistan’s Prime Minister
“What a time I’ve come here. So much excitement,” Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on his arrival.
Why Do These 9 Marks on a Map Keep Getting Netflix Shows Pulled?
Clue: They're shaped like a U and you've likely seen them without realising, too.
Someone Broke Into Russia’s Doomsday Plane and Stole a Bunch of Hardware
The burglary raises serious questions about the security of Russian military facilities.
This Is What It’s Like to Watch the Arctic Die
There is no talk of international intrigue among people living and working in the Arctic, only dread of what a warming planet might mean.
The U.S. Military Wants to Build a Strategic Port in the Melting Arctic
A military spending bill has asked for a brand new Arctic port to face "future great power competition."
We watched Kim Jong Un celebrate North Korea's 70th birthday with a military parade
The messaging from Pyongyang was a little different than usual during North Korea's military parade
Why Is the West Ignoring the War in Ukraine?
The war is active and people are dying. Most people just don’t care about it for a cocktail of both bigoted and ignorant reasons.
Indian Drugs, American Addiction
How India's historical role in the global opiate trade contributed to a crisis in the United States.
Saudi Arabia wants to build a moat around Qatar
Tensions are escalating over Qatar’s alleged ties with Iran and terrorism financing