China and the West - Strolling through the XXth Century
An opening act in a century of unbridled violence sets Russia's imperial ambitions on a deadly course with Japan's obsessive thirst of control beyond its borders, all at the expense of China
Russia
Europe - Vertigo years
In the grip of the most brutal confrontation since World War II, the European continent has been keeping up the pretense that life from Saint Petersburg to London will go on, aloof and oblivious of the rumblings. How long will the illusion hold?
Germany - Misplaced Trust
Germany is one of the strongest exporters worldwide and readily accessible energy sources are indispensable to the country's industrial success. A close partnership with Russian energy providers has turned into unwarranted dependence - Trust betrayed
Europe - Finding Solace in LNG Shipping
With pipeline deliveries down to a trickle, Europe has barged into the global Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) shipping network - gasification stations and infrastructure , shipping construction yards and LNG carriers stand to gain
Defense - Rewriting Rules of Engagement
Aggression, once defined as hostile acts by men with guns, has transitioned as countries became dependent on global supply chains and digital communications. Globalization and open cloud-based software offer new venues of attack
Russia - Demographics and Manifest Destiny
War artillery will fall silent on the Eastern Front but Europe has still to take responsibility about what comes next - Dwindling demographics and a powerful weapon industry may tempt Russia to a last hurrah sooner rather than later
Russia - Siberian Roulette
Originally published in March 2020, this updated note on Siberia's pivotal position in the Eurasian landmass has gained strong relevance in the race for natural resources amidst powerplays between Russia, China and Europe, as the war in Ukraine drags on
Central Asia crossroads
Eurasia is again a geopolitical reality with the Chinese communication infrastructure on a continental scale and the powerful draw of energy riches, but populous, fragile and deeply divided Central Asia is exposed to overreach by mighty land powers
