Border Disputes

As Israel steps up its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, attention is turning thousands of miles away to the Triple Border, the point where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet. Long a hub for smugglers and money launderers, the area has served as a shelter for Hezbollah’s money and operatives dating back to the early 1990s. With the terrorist group under intense pressure at home, overseas funding has become critical.   Why The Triple...

China has begun construction of what is set to become the most powerful hydroelectric system ever built, high in the Himalayas. The project promises vast amounts of electricity for China but raises deep concerns downstream in India and Bangladesh, where tens of millions of people depend on the river for their livelihoods.   A Mega Project Built Into the Himalayas China is pushing ahead with a massive and politically sensitive hydropower p...

Imagine waking up on a cold winter morning and nothing works. The lights stay off. The heater is dead. There is no hot water and no way to cook breakfast. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of Europeans suddenly realized that this scenario was very possible. The war triggered a major energy shock and exposed how dependent Europe had become on Russian oil and gas.   As Russia cut gas supplies, energy prices surged ac...

Iran is experiencing its most serious domestic crisis in decades. What began in late December 2025 as protests over inflation, currency collapse, and poverty has evolved into a political movement calling for regime change. Demonstrations erupted across nearly all 31 provinces, with merchants, students, and industrial workers participating. Protesters have openly denounced Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and called for regime change, indicating a brea...

Multinational corporations are no longer just economic players. Today, many wield political influence that rivals entire countries. Through vast financial resources, global supply chains, and lobbying, these companies can shape trade rules, technology standards, and even global political outcomes.   Multinational corporations operate across multiple countries, giving them leverage over international markets, finance, and regulation. Some g...