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Diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to worsen, undermining cooperation and isolating Africa’s largest economy.

An analysis by Ralph Mathekga. Read the full report here. 

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Belarus remains closely tied to Russia despite limited U.S. engagement, with modest prospects for strategic realignment in the near term. 

An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the full report here. 

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Gen Z’s pandemic scars, social-media isolation and disordered home life have eroded trust in the American social contract, increasing disaffection and extremism. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the full report here. 

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Brazil, under President Lula, is strengthening ties with China and other partners to diversify trade and achieve strategic autonomy amid U.S. tariffs. An analysis by John Polga-Hecimovich. Read the full report here. 

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Strategic geopolitical realignment, violence and crackdowns are hallmarks of Russia-aligned junta leadership in the Sahel. An analysis by Federica Saini Fasanotti. Read the full report here. 

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Overregulation weakens European innovation, raising costs, reducing quality and limiting competitiveness globally. An analysis by Henrique Schneider. Read the full report here. 

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In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Karl-Peter Schwarz about the growing tension between democracy and freedom of expression in the West.

Starting from a warning by Pope Leo XIV, the conversation explores whether shrinking space for dissent reflects a deeper shift in how “liberal democracy” is understood and applied. Schwarz argues that, since the end of the Cold War, democratic systems have expanded beyond governance into shaping culture, language, and acceptable opinion.

Drawing on examples from Germany and Austria, the discussion examines the political and societal consequences, from constrained public discourse to the rise and radicalization of opposition movements.

A focused look at whether today’s democracies are strengthening themselves, or quietly limiting the freedoms they were meant to protect.

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A growing lack of religious literacy in the West is distorting policy decisions, from geopolitical strategy to internal social cohesion. An analysis by Christiaan Alting von Geusau. Read the full report here. 

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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has handed Somali President Mohamud a chance to rally domestic support and accelerate his centralization drive. An analysis by Jihad Mashamoun. Read the full report here. 

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A sharp disruption to oil supply has pushed prices higher, but the market response so far suggests a relatively contained reaction. An analysis by Carole Nakhle. Read the full report here. 

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