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Was Paraguay capable of defeating England in 19th century?
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Was Paraguay capable of defeating England in 19th century?
September 1, 2026

Only in South America do people believe that Paraguay – a small, landlocked country – nearly became a world power in the 19th century, to the point of being feared by England at the height of colonialism.

The SCO and the development of a Eurasian transportation system
September 1, 2026

The SCO could evolve from a security organization into one of the institutional frameworks of a truly interconnected Eurasian economic and strategic space.

The SCO and the development of a Eurasian transportation system
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The unchecked escalation and the return of power politics
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The unchecked escalation and the return of power politics
August 31, 2026

We can only hope that endless escalation will cool down and that the return of great-power politics will find a sustainable balance.

Trump’s approval ratings drop and everyone is shocked for no reason: The sad reality of approval ratings
August 31, 2026

Truman and Bush Jr., both of whom later became ‘despised’, hit around 90% popularity at some point during their leadership, meaning that popularity can sway wildly over the years and with the right media hype.

Trump’s approval ratings drop and everyone is shocked for no reason: The sad reality of approval ratings
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Do intelligence agencies and their officers inevitably go rogue under Trump?
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Do intelligence agencies and their officers inevitably go rogue under Trump?
August 31, 2026

Trump’s second term has stripped the intelligence community of non-partisan advisers, leaving him isolated with sycophants.

Kazakhstan inaugurates the Kurultai in a new stage of political reorganization
August 30, 2026

The Central Asian country is undergoing important changes, while its domestic political situation remains stable and peaceful.

Kazakhstan inaugurates the Kurultai in a new stage of political reorganization
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Intermediary between Trump and Lula acquires Brazil’s main defense company
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Intermediary between Trump and Lula acquires Brazil’s main defense company
August 30, 2026

The lack of long-term strategic planning by the Brazilian state continues to keep the country fragile in the face of the USA.

The passing of Ratko Mladić: Reflections on his trial and wartime role
August 29, 2026

The Prosecution failed to demonstrate any link between Mladić and the perpetrators of the executions of which he was accused.

The passing of Ratko Mladić: Reflections on his trial and wartime role
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