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Dr. Andrei Stoiciu portrait illustrating his analysis “Hormuz and the Failure of Performance Politics” on energy security, strategic communication, infrastructure resilience and the geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz.

Hormuz and the Failure of Performance Politics

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical strategic chokepoints, but…

12.06.2026

Energy infrastructure and oil transport routes near the Middle East and Europe, illustrating how the regional energy shock is reshaping global economic power and Europe’s strategic vulnerability.

Energy as an Instrument of Power: How the Shock in the Middle East Is Reordering the Global Economic Hierarchy

This analysis examines how the energy shock triggered by the escalation in the Middle…

19.04.2026

Map of Ukraine amid war destruction symbolizing four years of conflict, over 2 million victims, and economic costs exceeding $1 trillion.

4 Years of War: Over 2 Million Victims and Costs Exceeding $1 Trillion — The True Scale of the Russia–Ukraine Conflict

After four years of conflict, the Russia–Ukraine war has resulted in over 2 million…

24.02.2026

Gold bars and financial charts illustrating the historic rise to $5,000 per ounce amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty

Gold at $5,000 per Ounce: The Classic Signal That the World Is Entering a Risk Phase

Gold reaching $5,000 per ounce marks a historic financial and geopolitical signal, reflecting rising…

19.02.2026