Category: Geopolitics
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Not-So-Safe Havens: War, Risk, and Instability in the Gulf
Gulf states built their economic model on stability, global integration, and the perception of safety. War disrupts that foundation, reshaping transportation, finance, labor markets, and investor behavior almost instantly.
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Iran’s Nuclear Program: Geography, Vulnerability, and Energy Strategy
Iran’s nuclear program is often framed as deterrence or political defiance, but geography offers another explanation. By diversifying energy production, Iran can reduce reliance on exposed oil and gas fields near its borders.
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Book Review: Us vs. Them by Ian Bremmer
This review of Ian Bremmer’s Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism examines how populism, inequality, and technological disruption continue to shape today’s political divides. It assesses the book’s relevance in 2025 and situates Bremmer’s analysis within broader debates…
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Book Review: Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum
In Autocracy, Inc., Anne Applebaum argues that autocracies cooperate across borders through propaganda, money, and influence. This review explores her analysis and examines recent global developments in the context of her arguments.
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Book Review: The End of the World Is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan
In The End of the World Is Just the Beginning, Peter Zeihan argues that the U.S.-led global order is coming apart. This review explores his analysis and assesses how his forecasts compare with developments since 2022.