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The Americans can escalate their fight against the Houthi militias, or they can strike Iranian military or economic targets. Reuters

3 options for Biden’s next move against Iran
A deadlock in Congress over the terms of aid could have a substantial impact on Ukraine's prospects in its conflict with Russia. Reuters

US Congress dysfunction over Ukraine aid has no end in sight
A successful Ukrainian attack against a strategic Russian oil facility has revealed key Russian vulnerabilities. Associated Press

Ukrainian attack reveals key Russian vulnerabilities
An Indian operation to counter pirates off the coast of Somalia signals India’s increasing power. This is only the beginning. Getty Images

Pirates surrender to Indian Navy, a sign of growing Indian power
The U.S. is positioned to prosper in the new post-Russia global energy marketplace, and will become a top exporter of key products. Associated Press

US will thrive in evolving energy marketplace
SunZia’s ambitious new project heralds a new age for green energy, but the U.S. still needs hundreds more projects at this scale. AP Images

SunZia wind farm raises the high bar for green energy
With Russia as their common foe, the Scandinavian countries have become creative U.S. allies that "punch above their weight." Getty Images

Scandinavia reawakens in a post-American world
As Texas confronts an Arctic blast, a combination of wind turbines and solar panels has played a vital role in stabilizing its power grid. Getty Images

How the Texas power grid is beating the cold front
China has unique vulnerabilities arising from its geography and immense size that contribute to the risk of energy shortages. AP Images

No easy solution to China’s energy dilemma
Here’s a quick look at the missiles that the North Koreans may be selling to the Russians for their invasion of Ukraine. Reuters

These are the missiles North Korea is selling to Russia
The Russians are shopping for missiles from Iran and North Korea, but how exactly do the Russians hope to pay for them? Getty Images

Russia shopping for ballistic missiles from Iran, North Korea
U.S. forces retaliated against Houthi fighters after the Houthis attacked U.S. vessels. What’s next for the U.S.-Houthi conflict? Reuters

What’s happening in the US-Houthi conflict?
In China's high-level purges, there is more at play than just the personal ambitions of President Xi Jinping. Reuters

Xi’s purges also target military, civilian corruption
What does a string of high-level disappearances mean for Chinese military preparedness, and for the Chinese state as a whole? Getty Images

Xi Jinping purges Chinese military
What role will independent voters play in the U.S. 2024 elections, and what does it mean for the future of the Republican Party? Reuters

What power do independent voters have over Trump?
The complexities of the American electoral system and a fractured Republican coalition make it unlikely that Trump becomes president again. Getty Images

Trump has no chance of winning general election
Donald Trump might not appear on 2024 ballots due to a constitutional provision barring candidates guilty of insurrection or rebellion. Reuters

What’s next for Trump disqualification?
Who is winning in the battle for Avdiivka, and how will the outcome of that battle impact the Russia-Ukraine war as a whole? Getty Images

Russians paying high price for offensive in Avdiivka
The latest attacks in Iran reveal significant domestic security issues, a fact often overlooked by observers. AP Images

Deadly explosions at Soleimani event in Iran a sign of internal problems
How will the end of American hegemony impact America’s closest allies? Peter Zeihan zooms in on Australia to take a look. Getty Images

Australia in a post-American world
The world is changing, and countries everywhere must respond. How will India fare in the world after American hegemony ends? AP Images

India in a post-American world
Turkey is now facing several important decisions. Two options stand out as significant considerations as it reemerges as a global force. Getty Images

How should Turkey navigate in a post-American world?
In this installment of his "post-American" series, Peter Zeihan analyzes the African region that is "utterly incapable of projecting power." Getty Images

Northern Africa in a post-American world
The alleged assassination attempt by an Indian official on U.S. soil may have been carried out without involvement of the Indian government. Getty Images

Alleged assassination attempt on US soil a challenge for Modi and Biden