Deep Dive: China’s Middle East Balancing Act

Deep Dive

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

Deep Dive

Deep Dive: The $1.5 Trillion Divorce from Multilateralism

A deep dive into Trump’s expected $1.5T defense budget, the break from multilateralism, NATO strain, Ukraine spillover, and who benefits.

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

Deep Dive

APRIL 1 : Moon Mission, War Escalation, NATO Fractures

“We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks… We are going to bring them back to the stone ages where they belong.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS The day unfolded across three parallel tracks — and they do not exist separately. First, humanity returned to

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

Explained

The Strait of Hormuz Summit — What’s Actually at Stake

Strait of Hormuz summit 2026: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France’s Emmanuel Macron lead a multinational initiative to restore shipping flows amid tensions with Iran, with major implications for global energy markets, maritime security, and economic stability.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

News

UK Government to Cut Electricity Bills for Manufacturers by Up to 25%

The UK government will cut electricity bills by up to 25% for more than 10,000 manufacturers from 2027, expanding support for energy-intensive industries.

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

Global Briefing

APRIL 15: Blockade Tightens, Talks Resume, Global Pressure Builds

Middle East tensions deepen as the U.S. tightens its Iran blockade, talks prepare to resume, and global economic pressure builds around the Strait of Hormuz.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

News

Canada Suspends Federal Fuel Tax to Ease Rising Costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a temporary suspension of Canada’s federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7, 2026, as the Liberal government moves to lower costs after securing a parliamentary majority.

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

Explained

ONEST Explained: Germany and Ukraine’s New Strategic Partnership Is About Far More Than Symbolism

Germany and Ukraine’s new agreement ties together defense production, reconstruction, EU integration, and politically sensitive return policies.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

Global Briefing

APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican

“The United States and Iran must continue talks… there is no military solution to the conflict.” — António Guterres KEY DEVELOPMENTS The diplomatic window has closed — at least for now. Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, and within hours, President Donald Trump announced plans to

By Olga Nesterova • 11 min read