Russia’s Shadow Unit: Inside “Center 795,” the Kremlin’s New Covert Warfare Command
In the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin did more than mobilize tanks and […]
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China’s GLM-5 Isn’t Just Another AI Model. It’s a Signal.
When Zhipu AI (2513.HK) released its open-source GLM-5 model ahead of Lunar New Year, many headlines focused on benchmarks —
Guatemala at an Inflection Point: What Would It Take to Become Latin America’s Next Breakout Nation?
Latin America is not a monolith. It is a spectrum. At one end are countries that have institutionalized stability—predictable governance,
When Power Fears Speech: Jimmy Lai and the New Reality in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence and the Slow Unraveling of Hong Kong’s Freedoms The 20-year prison sentence handed down to Jimmy
Palau Wasn’t Supposed to Be on the Scam Map — But It Is Now!
When most people think of Palau, they picture pristine reefs, luxury eco-tourism, and one of the most remote island nations
What Is Really Happening in Venezuela?
Venezuela has been in a slow, grinding collapse for years, but the headlines barely scratch the surface of what is
Europe’s 19th Sanctions Package: The New War on Dual-Use Tech, AI, and Russia’s Supply Chain
On October 23, 2025, the European Union announced its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, a watershed moment that extends
How the UK Seized £5.5 Billion in Bitcoin: Lessons for Crypto Regulation & Trust
Intro The UK has made history with the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure: 61,000 bitcoins worth over £5.5 billion. This massive
ADI Chain: Sovereign Blockchain at the Crossroads of Infrastructure and Power
When I first saw the announcement of ADI Chain, what struck me wasn’t the hype — it was the audacity
How Interpol’s Serengeti 2.0 Operation Disrupted $300M Crypto Scams and 11,000 Malicious Infrastructures
In a sweeping display of international cooperation, Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 — conducted from June to August 2025 — brought
China’s Old yet Renewed Approach to Irregular Warfare: The Three Warfares
With lots of recent press, China’s strategy for irregular warfare is under pressure. It is both ancient and modern, rooted
US Embassy Iraq – Evacuation Order – It’s time
The United States has begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and is authorizing the voluntary departure