Energy Security in the Post-Ukraine War Era: Redrawing the Global Energy Map
Introduction The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a huge shift in global energy dynamics. Once heavily reliant on Russian fossil fuels, Europe rushed to sever ties, exposing both structural…
From Exploration to Escalation: the Challenges of Space Weaponisation
Space is becoming a critical theatre of geopolitical rivalry and preserving its sustainability is a pressing international priority. Space, once viewed primarily as a domain for scientific discovery and exploration,…
Rare Earth Rivalries: the Geopolitical Rise of Critical Minerals
Control over critical mineral supply chains sits at the heart of strategic competition, not only between the United States and China, but among a wider group of resource-rich countries. Rare…
The Return of the Tripolar World: Economic and Political Realignments in 2025
Introduction The global order is increasingly defined by a tripolar structure, with the United States, China, and Europe shaping distinct economic and political spheres. This shift marks a departure from…
The UK’s Future: Between Europe and America
Introduction Since leaving the European Union (EU) in 2020, the United Kingdom (UK), has sought to redefine its place in the global order. Five years on since the pivotal Brexit…