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PLA naval and air forces conducting drills near Taiwan
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207 Sorties: How PLA Justice Mission 2025 Taiwan Drills Test Air Defenses

China's Justice Mission 2025 drills involved a record-breaking 207 sorties. Analysts say the PLA is testing 'inexpensive' ways to exhaust Taiwan's air defenses.

Wide view of a dark world map showing conflict zones of the 21st century
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US Militarism Legacy 2025: 25 Years Since the War on Terror Began

Exploring the US Militarism Legacy 2025 as the first quarter of the 21st century ends. From Bush's 9/11 response to Trump's 2025 operations.

A tent and rubble in a rain-flooded Gaza refugee camp during winter
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2025 Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: A Year Trapped in a Cycle of Destruction

A reflection on the 2025 Gaza Humanitarian Crisis, detailing a year of famine, mass displacement, and global indifference as Gaza remains trapped in a cycle of loss.

Digital world map showing the geopolitical triangle of the US, China, and Russia
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2026 US Foreign Policy and the High Stakes of Great Power Competition

Analysis of the 2026 US foreign policy shift from Middle East wars to the Great Power Competition with China and Russia. Explores strategic gaps in the Trump era.

Strategic map highlighting military activity in the East China Sea near Taiwan and Japan
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Japan Warns Beijing Over China Military Drills Taiwan 2025 Tensions

Japan expresses grave concern over China military drills near Taiwan and record-long patrols at the Diaoyu Islands as of late 2025. Read the full geopolitical analysis.

Empty aid tents in a deserted landscape at sunset
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Israel Ban on Humanitarian Organizations 2025: MSF Among Dozens Expelled

Israel has banned dozens of humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, as of December 2025. Discover the geopolitical impact and the looming humanitarian crisis.

A repatriation bus at the Thailand-Cambodia border checkpoint
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Thailand Cambodia Prisoner Release 2025: 18 Soldiers Freed in Border Thaw

On Dec 31, 2025, Thailand released 18 Cambodian POWs. This Thailand Cambodia prisoner release 2025 follows a ceasefire agreement, marking a potential thaw in border relations.

Visualization of political rift with Taiwan's Presidential Office and Legislative Yuan
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Taiwan President Lai and KMT Square Off Over $40bn Defense Budget for 2026

Taiwan's President Lai and KMT chair Cheng Li-wun clash over a $40bn defense budget and 'non-red' supply chains ahead of the 2026 elections.

Map of the Gulf of Aden showing strategic locations
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Israel Somaliland Recognition 2025: Secret Pacts and Strategic Shifts

Israel has formally recognized Somaliland, a world first. Explore the implications of the Israel Somaliland recognition 2025, from secret military bases to Palestinian resettlement.

Contrasting view of a diplomatic hall and a damaged front-line town.
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Ukraine Russia Peace Talks 2025: Diplomatic Maneuvers Amid Drone Attack Controversy

As of December 31, 2025, Ukraine Russia peace talks 2025 are being shaped by a controversial drone incident and new security guarantee talks involving the Trump administration.

Taiwanese Coast Guard vessel patrolling near Keelung during military drills
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Justice Mission 2025 Taiwan Drills Leave Island on Edge Despite Ship Pullbacks

As of Dec 31, 2025, Taiwan remains on high alert following the Justice Mission 2025 China military drills. Despite reports of Chinese ships pulling back, the record 77 aircraft and 25 vessels involved have escalated regional tensions.

US and Central Asian flags at the Doral golf club in Miami
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Trump G20 Miami 2026 Invitations: Why Central Asia is at Doral

Donald Trump has invited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the Trump G20 Miami 2026 summit. Discover why this shift toward Central Asia matters for US foreign policy.