Power Blocs & Alliances
Russia is increasingly extending its influence across Africa through a blend of cultural events and media outreach. In Burkina Faso, teenage footballers stand at attention as the Russian national anthem plays before a match, while artists paint murals of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a graffiti festival. These activities are part of a broader strategy…
Current Wars
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down another American-made MQ-9 drone over the country, marking what could be the latest incident involving the high-cost surveillance aircraft. Following the claim, which was reported early Sunday, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas, according to the rebels. The U.S. military has acknowledged the claim…
Current Wars
Salvagers have abandoned their attempt to tow a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea, targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, due to safety concerns, according to a European Union naval mission. The EU’s Operation Aspides mission reported that the initial effort to remove the Sounion, which is carrying 1 million barrels of oil, was deemed…
Energy Markets
Tragic Gas Leak at Iranian Revolutionary Guard Center in Isfahan: A Closer Look at the Incident and Its Implications
Current Wars
An oil tanker attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week remains ablaze and may be leaking oil, according to the US Pentagon. The Greek-owned and flagged MV Sounion, carrying over 150,000 tonnes (one million barrels) of crude oil, faces the risk of causing one of the largest oil spills in recorded…
Food & Supply Chains
The first images we see of war zones are often the most dramatic: explosions, crumbling buildings, and people fleeing for their lives. These initial scenes paint a stark picture of the immediate devastation. However, the long shadow of war extends far beyond the bombs and bullets, creating a silent crisis that can linger for years…
Food & Supply Chains
In the midst of the chaos and destruction of war, a silent crisis unfolds – a growing threat to food security. Images of war often showcase bombed-out buildings and fleeing civilians, but the long-term impact on food production and access to basic necessities can be just as devastating. In 2024, with conflicts raging across the…
Past Wars
Victory parades and triumphant pronouncements often mark the end of wars. But the true cost of war extends far beyond the immediate battles. The long shadow of World War, whether referring to World War I or World War II, casts its influence across decades, shaping the social, economic, and political landscapes of the world. Beyond…
Past Wars
World War history is often dominated by narratives of male soldiers on the battlefield. But lurking beneath the surface lies a story of remarkable courage and resilience – the story of women who defied expectations and took up arms to defend their nations. This blog post shines a light on these “women on the warpath,”…
Past Wars
D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944, is a pivotal moment etched into the memory of World War II. But the war raged far beyond the beaches of France, encompassing a vast global theater with numerous critical battles and campaigns. This blog post ventures beyond D-Day to explore some of the often-overlooked fronts that…
