Rare Earth Minerals and the New Cold War
Rare earth minerals have become one of the most important strategic resources of the twenty-first century. As the United States, Chi...
June 26, 2026
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Filipp R. Loginova
Founder and Senior Analyst
Filipp Rodriguez Loginova is the founder of AFDES and an independent researcher specializing in geopolitics, international relations, democratic governance, electoral systems, and strategic affairs.
Published Articles
15 ArticlesSamuel Huntington and the Clash of Civilizations: Understanding Cultural Conflict in the Twenty-First Century
Unlike political alliances, civilizations cannot be easily transformed through treaties or economic agreements. They reflect deeply ...
June 26, 2026The New High Ground: The U.S. Space Force, Russia, China, and the Strategic Importance of Controlling Outer Space
The mission of the Space Force extends well beyond launching satellites. It protects American space assets, provides space-based int...
June 26, 2026Norberto Bobbio and the Future of Democracy: Revisiting His Vision in the Twenty-First Century
At the heart of Bobbio's political philosophy was a simple but powerful idea. Democracy should not be judged solely by the outcomes ...
June 26, 2026Election Integrity in the Digital Age: The SAVE Act, Smartmatic, and the Battle for Public Trust
The debate highlights a broader reality. Election security is no longer simply about counting ballots. It is about ensuring that cit...
June 26, 2026The Challenges Facing UNCLOS in the Next Decade
Despite its enduring importance, the international environment in which UNCLOS operates has changed dramatically. Intensifying geopo...
June 26, 2026Is military intervention possible in Venezuela?
...the present indictment represents a big improvement in the U.S. foreign policy decision-making process toward Maduro’s regime, al...
June 26, 2026