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Olga Nesterova

Olga Nesterova

Olga Nesterova is a journalist and founder of ONEST Network, a reader-supported platform covering U.S. and global affairs. A former White House correspondent and UN diplomat, she focuses on international security and geopolitical strategy.

Milano–Cortina 2026: Solidarity as Structure — How the IOC Supports Athletes With Dignity — International Olympic Committee (IOC) HQ, in Lausanne, Switzerland | Photo: AP

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Milano–Cortina 2026: Solidarity as Structure — How the IOC Supports Athletes With Dignity

As Milano–Cortina 2026 approaches, this analysis explains how Olympic Solidarity supports athletes through structure, continuity, and dignity — beyond symbolism.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

The Heritage Foundation’s 250-Year Plan: Who It’s For — and What It Changes — Heritage Foundation HQ in Washington D.C. | Photo: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District

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The Heritage Foundation’s 250-Year Plan: Who It’s For — and What It Changes

A 165-page Heritage Foundation report outlines a “250-year plan” to reshape family and education policy in the U.S.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

Deep Dive: The Global Economy Is Growing — But It Is Growing Apart

Deep Dive: The Global Economy Is Growing — But It Is Growing Apart

Over half of projected global GDP growth in 2026 comes from China, India and the United States. UN, IMF and World Bank data reveal rising concentration and debt risks.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

Explained: MSC 2026 Report “Under Destruction” — A System Under Strain

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Explained: MSC 2026 Report “Under Destruction” — A System Under Strain

The Munich Security Conference 2026 report “Under Destruction” examines fragmentation, power rivalry, and the strain on the global order. Full ONEST analysis.

By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read

European Commission Approves €390 Million Rescue Loan for Italy’s Largest Steel Producer

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European Commission Approves €390 Million Rescue Loan for Italy’s Largest Steel Producer

The European Commission has approved a rescue loan of up to €390 million for Acciaierie d’Italia (AdI), formerly known as ILVA, under EU

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

H.R. McMaster: National Security, “Strategic Narcissism”, and the Mirror We Avoid — ASIA Society, Feb 9, 2026; Photo: ONEST original

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H.R. McMaster: National Security, “Strategic Narcissism”, and the Mirror We Avoid

An Asia Society conversation with H.R. McMaster on national security, China, deterrence, and the balance between strength and self-assessment.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

U.S.–Armenia Sign Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement — Photo shared by ArmenPress

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U.S.–Armenia Sign Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

The agreement does not authorize weapons development or military enrichment. It enables cooperation on civilian nuclear energy.

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

Deep Dive: Merz in the Gulf—Germany’s Qatar–Saudi reset, what’s real, what’s theater, and why it matters

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Deep Dive: Merz in the Gulf—Germany’s Qatar–Saudi reset, what’s real, what’s theater, and why it matters

Germany’s chancellor just courted Qatar and Saudi Arabia for more LNG, future hydrogen imports, and looser arms rules. Here’s what was actually signed, what was merely promised, what’s optics vs substance—and how it reshapes Europe’s strategic map.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

What Trump Did in One Day — and Why It Matters

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What Trump Did in One Day — and Why It Matters

An in-depth ONEST Explained analysis of five Trump executive actions issued in one day — spanning immigration data sharing, arms transfers, Iran and Russia-India tariffs, and Atlantic fishing — examining what changed, why it happened now, and the legal, economic, and geopolitical consequences.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

U.S.–India Reach Interim Trade Framework, Resetting the Terms of Economic Alignment

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U.S.–India Reach Interim Trade Framework, Resetting the Terms of Economic Alignment

Rather than a sweeping free-trade agreement, the approach reflects a selective, security-aware model: tariff relief paired with conditionality, market access tied to regulatory reform, and trade policy explicitly linked to supply-chain resilience and geopolitical alignment.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Is Rising Fast, UNICEF Warns

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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Is Rising Fast, UNICEF Warns

As generative AI becomes more accessible and more powerful, UNICEF’s warning is clear: without urgent legal, technical, and systemic safeguards, the digital exploitation of children will continue to accelerate — largely unchecked.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

Deep Dive: Japan’s Snap Election Is About More Than Seats — It’s a Referendum on Political Reform

Deep Dive

Deep Dive: Japan’s Snap Election Is About More Than Seats — It’s a Referendum on Political Reform

The appetite for change is evident. The question is whether the next Diet reflects restraint, accountability, and renewal — or whether voters will once again be asked to accept closure without reform.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read