Explained After the Court: Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariff Under New Authority Supreme Court rules Trump exceeded authority under IEEPA to impose sweeping tariffs. Hours later, Trump announces a 10% global tariff under Section 122. Here’s what it means for trade, the U.S. economy, and global markets. By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read
International Olympic Committee (IOC) HQ, in Lausanne, Switzerland | Photo: AP Conversations 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
Heritage Foundation HQ in Washington D.C. | Photo: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Explained 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 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 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
News 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
ASIA Society, Feb 9, 2026; Photo: ONEST original Conversations 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
Photo shared by ArmenPress News 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 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
Explained 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
Explained 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
News 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
