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Trump Orders New Federal Strategy on Cybercrime — and Expands Executive Authority in the Process

President Trump signed an executive order launching a new federal strategy against cybercrime and global scam networks. The directive expands coordination across agencies while raising questions about how cyber threats are defined and addressed by the government.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

Global Briefing

MARCH 6: Middle East War Expands, Trump Reshapes Cabinet, EU–Canada Talks Begin

War in the Middle East intensifies as the U.S. expands strikes on Iran, President Trump removes Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the EU launches digital trade negotiations with Canada.

By Olga Nesterova • 10 min read

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Carney’s Indo-Pacific tour is Canada’s answer to tariffs, war, and global fragmentation

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney toured India, Australia, and Japan, signing billions in energy, AI, defense, and supply-chain agreements. Here’s why the Indo-Pacific trip matters amid tariffs, war, and a fragmenting global economy.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

Deep Dive

The Iran War and the Layered Opportunism Model: How One Conflict Opens Multiple Fronts

A deep dive into the Iran war through the “Layered Opportunism Model,” examining how one conflict activates broader rivalries between the U.S., China, Russia, and Gulf powers.

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

Global Briefing

MARCH 4: War Expands Across the Middle East, Energy Markets Tighten, Europe Debates the Rules of War

War with Iran widens as NATO intercepts missiles, Qatar halts LNG exports, and global energy markets face disruption. Key developments from March 4.

By Olga Nesterova • 10 min read

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U.S. Reportedly Grants Sanctions Exemption to Rosneft’s German Units

Reports say the U.S. will exempt Rosneft’s German refinery network from sanctions, ensuring fuel supply for Berlin as global energy markets face new disruptions.

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

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Qatar Halts LNG Production — And the Shock Is Spreading

Europe’s energy transition, Russia’s fiscal leverage and global inflation are now colliding as Gulf instability ripples through energy and financial markets.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

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The Middle East War: Objectives, Geography, and Consequences

A detailed analysis of the Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran, regional escalation, energy chokepoints, regime structure, and global consequences.

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

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