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Rare Earth Minerals and the New Cold War
Geopolitics

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, China, and other p...

By Filipp R. Loginova | Jun 26, 2026
Taiwan: The World's Most Dangerous Flashpoint
Geopolitics

Taiwan: The World's Most Dangerous Flashpoint

Taiwan occupies a central position in one of the world's most consequential geopolitical rivalries. Beyond questions of sovereignty, the island pla...

By AFDES Editorial Desk | Jun 26, 2026
Is military intervention possible in Venezuela?
Geopolitics

Is 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, allowing the depl...

By Filipp R. Loginova | Jun 26, 2026