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Feb 28 · 6 min read ·Geopolitics

Khamenei Is Dead

Iran confirmed it Sunday morning after denying it all Saturday. Three US troops are dead. The war is just starting.

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Feb 27 · 2 min read ·Geopolitics

The Rare Earth Trap

China controls 91% of refining. No amount of mining in Montana will fix that.

Feb 27 · 2 min read ·Geopolitics

Booting Andrew from the Royal Line

He's been arrested, stripped of his title, and he's still eighth in line to the throne.

Feb 27 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

Jimmy Lai Gets 20 Years

A Hong Kong court sentences the Apple Daily founder to two decades -- the longest term under the National Security Law.

Feb 27 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

Denmark Calls Snap Election

Frederiksen moves up the vote to capitalize on her tough stance against Trump -- and commit to historic rearmament.

Feb 27 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

The Brewing Cuba Problem

Blackouts, fuel shortages, and a choice between pressure or aid.

Feb 25 · 4 min read ·Geopolitics

Should You Travel to Mexico Right Now?

The El Mencho killing scrambled the picture.

Feb 25 · 4 min read ·Geopolitics

Is Mexico Actually Getting Safer?

Homicide rates are dropping. Who deserves credit β€” and whether it’s real β€” depends on who you ask.

Feb 25 · 4 min read ·Geopolitics

Where Are The Files?

3.5 million pages of Epstein records are now public. The fight is over what's missing and who got exposed.

Feb 25 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

66 Out of 150

The Netherlands just swore in its youngest, first openly gay prime minister β€” and gave him no majority to govern with.

Feb 23 · 2 min read ·Geopolitics

Did Killing El Mencho Make Mexico Safer?

The cartel kingpin is dead. The retaliation started within hours.

Feb 23 · 3 min read ·Geopolitics

No Thanks, We Have Healthcare

Trump offered Greenland a hospital ship. Greenland said thanks, but we're good.

Feb 19 · 4 min read ·Geopolitics

Dealmaking or a Countdown?

The US and Iran are in talks and in a military standoff. Nobody agrees on which one is real.