Analysis
Four Years of War in Ukraine and the High Price of Nothing
Four years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The war has brought murder on an industrial scale, systematic…
Analysis
The Oil Shock the World Cannot Afford
The world entered 2026 hoping for a steadier economic year. Inflation had eased from its worst highs, supply chains were no longer in open breakdown, and…
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Global Up-to-Date, February 28, 2026
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Global Up-to-Date, January 31, 2026
Analysis
The Last Battle Toward Democratic Transition of Iran
Iran has entered 2026 with an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy. What started as a localized merchant strike in the Tehran Grand Bazaar in late December 2025…
Analysis
Why the ‘Route-Based Approach’ is the Future of Global Migration Governance
The traditional framework for managing global migration is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For decades, international aid and government policies operated under a country-specific model. If a…
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The Monroe Doctrine Reimagined: U.S. Action in Venezuela
In January 2026, the United States launched a military operation in Caracas, marking one of the most significant foreign interventions in contemporary Latin American history. The…
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Bulgaria’s Adoption of the Euro: A Milestone in European Economic Integration
Bulgaria's adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, marked a historic milestone in the country's economic and political integration with the European Union. As the…
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From Inflation to Insurrection: Iran’s Deepening Political Crisis
“Here I stand, broken by the burden of days.” SaysForough Farrokhzad. In late December 2025, the Islamic Republic of Iran entered a period of acute political…
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The Rise of the ‘Familial Terror Cell’: A Case Study of Australia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka
For many years, counterterrorism frameworks have largely understood radicalization as a process occurring outside the domestic sphere, driven by online platforms, extremist organizations, or peer networks.…
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From Budget to Breakdown: When a Budget Pushed Bulgarians to Protest
On December 11, 2025, the Bulgarian government, led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, resigned in response to extensive protests in Sofia, attended by thousands. Twenty days before Bulgaria's…
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