This week’s episode covers the Russian ship that sunk off of Spain in 2024, Trump’s visit to China, and Ukraine’s new stance towards the United States.

The war in the Middle East is quietly reshaping the balance of power in Ukraine. Russia didn’t need to plan it, act on it or fire a single shot to make it happen. Since the start of the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, the attention has focused on escalation risks, energy markets, and regional instability, but when we zoom out, and look outside the immediate battlefield, there is an additional story taking place: Russia is emerging as one of the primary beneficiaries of the w

Introduction : As the US-Israeli campaign against Iran escalates, Western Europe is finding itself in an increasingly uncomfortable geopolitical position. Governments across the continent have advocated for a de-escalation, but that appears unlikely in the short term. Despite the urge for peace, an increasing number of European naval vessels are making their way to the eastern Mediterranean. This contradiction exposes a strategic dilemma facing Western European allies. While

On the 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the European Union is still trying to sanction Russia enough to initiate legitimate diplomatic discussion. The target for this round of sanctions is much tougher than previous ones as the package includes targets of the energy, financial services and trade sectors. The European Union released a statement on 6 February 2026 on how they are targeting each sector. When it comes to energy, they want to implement a full maritime serv

Map of Ukraine as of November 24, 2025, highlighting areas under Russian control, recent Russian advances, Ukrainian incursions, and regions of significant conflict, with a focus on the Donbas and Crimea. Introduction: For almost four years, the Russian offensive on Ukraine has dragged on, with a somewhat predictable rhythm. Russia pushes forward, while Ukraine counter-attacks when possible. Most western debates regarding the war have been about who, where and when should res

Introduction: European Union enlargement has re-emerged as one of Europe’s most geopolitically significant debates. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU, and to a wider extent, the continent as a whole, was forced to alter its geopolitical strategies. The EU now has to re-evaluate its borders. Just as many former Warsaw Pact states began pursuing EU membership after the Cold War, many Eastern European states are now seeking closer ti