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Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-02-16

North Korea's crypto-to-weapons pipeline creates tangible geopolitical risk

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-02-13

Poland opens an Epstein probe that points at Russia

Poland's government says it will probe whether Russia's secret services exploited Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network as a pipeline for kompromat.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-02-12

Russian nuclear support lurks behind Iran-US talks in Oman

As Washington and Tehran exchange indirect messages in Muscat, Moscow's under-the-radar sharing of nuclear know-how, materials and funds raises alarms over Iran's atomic development.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-02-03

The Doomsday Clock's dire warning for humanity

The clock has moved to the closest it has ever been to the theoretical point of annihilation, as the risks of global disaster have reached unprecedented levels.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-01-30

Foreign men lured into Russia’s war with Ukraine face grim reality

Lured by promises of citizenship and high salaries, foreign fighters have found themselves on the front lines.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-01-09

Can retired nuclear reactors power Europe's AI revolution?

Retired nuclear reactors offer one potential avenue for powering AI in Europe.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2026-01-02

US support for Taiwan matters far beyond Indo-Pacific

The recent US military package to Taiwan sends a message to the region that credible deterrence is the foundation of peace. The message to the world is that stability is built before crises, not after them.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2025-12-22

Global nuclear arms control set to face pressure in 2026

'In terms of the current state and near future prospects of nuclear arms control architecture, things are bleak,' says one expert.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2025-12-11

Most EU citizens see 'high risk' of war with Russia: poll

The survey showed 51% of respondents believe there is a 'high' or 'very high' risk that Russia could go to war with their country in the coming years.

Moldova’s push toward the European Union is now about more than accession. It is a test of whether reform can reduce Russia’s leverage.

Global Issues 2025-12-09

UK, Norway to jointly 'hunt' Russian submarines under new pact

Last month, UK Defense Minister John Healey warned Russia after saying that its military ship Yantar had entered British waters for the second time this year.