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By: Muhammad Asif Noor, Journalist and researcher For seven decades, the U.S. Treasury bond served as the world’s security blanket. Central banks globally held American government debt the way previous generations held gold. A most reliable store of sovereign wealth in an uncertain world. That consensus cracked over three years of geopolitical tremors. On June 2, 2026, the European Central Bank made it public. The ECB’s annual report on the international role of the euro confirmed that gold ended 2025 as the world’s largest official reserve asset by market value, accounting for 27% of global reserves. U.S. Treasuries fell to…

Within the framework of the international conference “Protection of Religious Rights and Orthodox Heritage,” held on April 30, 2026, in Belgrade and organized by the Center for Geostrategic Studies, participants discussed contemporary challenges in the field of religious freedoms, the position of Orthodox communities, and the preservation of cultural-historical heritage in different geopolitical contexts. Based on the presentations of participants from Serbia, Ukraine, Latvia, France, Georgia, and Belarus, the following conclusions can be highlighted: Religious freedom as a key element of modern society Participants agreed that freedom of religion is one of the fundamental human rights, but in practice…

By: Dragana Trifković, Journalist and political researcher The United States, as the key mediator in the current peace negotiations on Ukraine, has assumed the role of diplomatic patron of a process aimed at calming the armed conflict. At the same time, the fact that the U.S. itself is one of the main political and strategic actors whose decisions and geopolitical approach contributed to the escalation of the crisis raises the question of Washington’s true intentions in the current phase of negotiations. Although the U.S. administration formally emphasizes its commitment to a political solution and stabilization of the situation, it remains…

Sudan remains engulfed in a devastating civil war that has plunged the country into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Since April 2023, the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, has claimed over 150000 lives and displaced nearly 13 million people. As the war enters its third year, recent developments highlight the escalating violence, deteriorating infrastructure, and a looming famine that threatens millions. This exclusive article explores the latest military, humanitarian, and diplomatic updates in Sudan,…

Gaza city, May 7 , 2025 Israel has escalated its military campaign in Gaza, pivoting from a “clear and leave” approach to a “clear and hold” strategy that risks entrenching long-term occupation, according to defense analysts. The shift comes amid intensified airstrikes and a near-total blockade on aid, deepening one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history and igniting fierce international backlash. “This is not a temporary measure. ‘Clear and hold’ implies a deliberate effort to reoccupy Gaza, which will only prolong the cycle of violence,” said a former UN peacekeeping official, speaking on condition of anonymity. Humanitarian Catastrophe…

The secrets of the night Bashar Assad, the ousted president of Syria, fled continue to unravel day by day. The latest revelation is the option of suicide presented by a military official at the Russian Hmeimim base on the Syrian coast just before his escape. Mahmoud al-Affandi, a researcher on Russian affairs, stated in an interview on Al-Mashhad channel—based in Dubai—yesterday that the Russian military official at Hmeimim gave Assad two choices: either commit suicide or seek humanitarian asylum in Russia and abandon politics. Al-Affandi added that the statement attributed to Assad, which was deleted shortly after his escape and…

The new legislation reflects growing concern in Russia over demographics Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law banning the promotion of “childfree propaganda” on Saturday. The legislation penalizes anyone advocating the refusal to have children. Critics have said that it will not help with Russia’s demographic problems. The measure targets the spread of childfree ideology through media, films, advertising, and the internet, and aims to prevent the dissemination of materials that encourage the rejection of parenthood. It imposes fines on those found guilty of promoting the concept. Individuals could face penalties ranging from 50,000 ($480) to 100,000 rubles, while…

One of the facilities is reportedly set to host American nuclear weapons Multiple unidentified drones have been detected near three major UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which formerly hosted American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, the US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed. According to a spokesperson for the USAF’s European Command, small unmanned aerial vehicles were observed between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. The number of suspicious drones “fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration,” and it remains unclear whether they posed a hostile threat, the military…

Paris places no “red lines” on its support for Kiev, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Ukraine may use French missiles to attack targets in internationally-recognized Russian territory, without confirming whether such strikes have already taken place. In an interview due to be broadcast by British state broadcaster the BBC on Sunday, Barrot said that Paris does “not set and express red lines” on its support for Kiev, and that long-range strikes on Russian soil may be carried out by Ukraine “in the logics of self-defense.” France has provided Ukraine with an…

Scott Bessent raised money for Democrats before backing the president-elect’s “America First” brand of economic populism US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped George Soros’ former chief investment officer to lead the Treasury Department. Scott Bessent, who fundraised for Democrats during his time with the liberal financier, now backs Trump’s “America First Agenda,” according to the incoming president. Trump announced Bessent’s nomination on Friday, amid a series of other cabinet picks including Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary and former NFL star and Texas state lawmaker Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. ”Scott has long been a strong advocate…