FACTRAGE – The expanded BRICS group of nations is increasingly presented as a unified force challenging the existing global order, yet a closer look at its internal policies and economic data reveals significant fractures and competing national interests that may define its future more than its collective ambition.
CHIȘINĂU, MOLDOVA – Nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the Republic of Moldova has become a focal point of geopolitical competition, navigating a precarious path between aspirations for European integration and the enduring strategic interests of Russia.
WASHINGTON, DC – As the United States and China prepare for critical trade negotiations on July 14, a FactRage investigation reveals that corporate lobbying expenditures aimed at influencing the outcome have surpassed records set during the 2018-2020 trade war.
FACTRAGE – A confluence of persistent health rumors, advanced age, and a dramatically altered political landscape has intensified global scrutiny on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the opaque process of choosing his eventual successor.
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivered a major policy address on Saturday, outlining a more stringent set of conditions for any future nuclear negotiations and signaling a potential hardening of Tehran’s diplomatic posture.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again reported that Iran is increasing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, escalating international concerns over the nature and trajectory of its nuclear program.
WASHINGTON, DC – Leaders of the 32-member NATO alliance are converging in Washington for a 75th-anniversary summit focused on reinforcing support for Ukraine and charting the future of transatlantic security.
WASHINGTON, DC – As leaders of the 32-nation alliance gather in the U.S. capital for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit, their agenda is dominated by substantive policy debates on defense spending, aid to Ukraine, and the long-term strategic direction of the bloc.
NEW YORK, NY – Beyond the geopolitical headlines, the Strait of Hormuz functions as a critical variable in the global economic equation, where the constant threat of disruption translates directly into higher costs, market volatility, and a tangible “risk premium” priced into every barrel of oil that fuels the world.
