China has recently become one of the primary forces for global leadership against a backdrop of uncertainty. Although the global order has become more interconnected than ever before, the turbulent geopolitical landscape does not have a functioning framework to guide world society on a clear path to properly interact and navigate with each other. DevelopmentsContinueContinue reading “China’s Four Global Initiatives.”
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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 PolicyContinueContinue reading “Donju: North Korea’s NEPMen”
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 civilianContinueContinue reading “Energy Infrastructure in Warfare: Ukraine-Russia”
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 theContinueContinue reading “Russia’s Economic Outlook for 2026 – Brief Overview.”
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