This is part three of the GIS series on the Crisis of Leadership. Part one can be found here and the second installment here. France, the second-largest economy of the European Union and an essential ...

Russia has increased its engagement in Africa, focusing on military presence, energy and infrastructure to secure resources and counter Western influence. April 22, 2021: An American senator reviews a ...

In a historic military operation, the U.S. has detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about his regime’s future and regional stability. Jan. 4, Florida, U.S: Residents read ...

Middle Eastern powers cooperate when it suits them, while an enduring alliance for regional peace and prosperity requires sustained American stewardship. A true-color satellite image of the Middle ...

President Trump’s renewed quest for Greenland sheds light on Arctic ambitions and escalating global tensions over space, trade routes, military strategy and resources. The Arctic and space are ...

The European car industry is losing ground as regulation, protectionism and weak productivity collide with global competition, especially from China. The EU car sector accounts for a sizeable share of ...

Four years after seizing power, Myanmar’s military is conducting phased elections it openly admits will exclude large parts of the country. March 20, 2021: A family crosses a frontline between ...

Russia holds its strongest position in the Black Sea region since 1991 and is poised to strengthen it further, especially if its war against Ukraine ends to its advantage. Oct. 30: The NUSRET-2025 ...

The second Trump administration, in its first 12 months, is instituting a wide-ranging regulatory overhaul to cut red tape and reduce regulation. The reforms are central elements of the president’s ...

Giorgia Meloni is emerging as Europe’s unexpectedly resilient leader, reshaping Italy’s politics and influencing continental dynamics. June 2024: Italians at a campaign rally in Rome pose for a ...

Trump’s presidency showcases disruptive strategic methods that require observing actions rather than traditional policy frameworks. Dec. 4: President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., at a peace ...