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  • Donju: North Korea’s NEPMen

    North Korea is quite possibly one of, if not the last, traditional socialist planned economies that exist on earth. However, with all the state governance and control over the country’s political economy, an entrepreneur class has emerged called the “donju.” In some respects, they are akin to the Soviet Nepmen during the New Economic Policy…

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  • China: The Rise of the Electrostate

    In an era of accelerating energy transitions and rising geopolitical rivalries, such as those between China and the USA, a new paradigm is emerging in the global political economy which can be called the electrostate. In contrast to the traditional concept of a petrostate, which is typically reliant on fossil fuel exports, an electrostate is…

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  • Energy Infrastructure in Warfare: Ukraine-Russia

    The war between Russia and Ukraine continues into another year with no clear signs of a ceasefire. Attacks on important energy infrastructure within civilian zones have become a prevalent feature of the conflict, especially during the colder months. There have been surgical strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, which have had an immense effect on civilian…

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  • Iran: Protests and Unrest

    Iran is currently facing major unrest that is seemingly shaping up to potentially be a transformative moment in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s history. Protesting in the country began last year primarily over economic issues, but has in more recent turns of events transformed into demands for major changes in the leadership and its structure.…

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  • Russia’s Economic Outlook for 2026 – Brief Overview.

    It is a new year in Russia, and it is of no surprise to anyone familiar with world news or current events that the country’s economy is standing at a crossroads. Several factors are weighing the Russian economy down, including slow growth, persistent inflation, and the lingering effects of Western sanctions implemented due to the…

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  • Monroe Doctrine, Imperialism, and Great Power Politics

    The Monroe Doctrine has fully been enforced by the Trump administration after threats directed towards the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, who was captured during a U.S. operation and brought back to the United States to face charges of narco-terrorism. Most countries have voiced their concern and opposition to such a move, but none have…

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