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Hormuz Shock: How a Single Chokepoint Is Reshaping Global Energy in 2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure since Feb 28, 2026 has removed 20% of global oil supply, sending Brent above $100. Dallas Fed and UNCTAD analyses show the shock is 3-5x larger than 1973, reshaping energy policy worldwide.
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BRICS Bridge 2026: How CBDCs Are Reshaping Global Finance
Under India's 2026 chairmanship, BRICS Bridge (mBridge) goes live, processing $55.5B in CBDC transactions. With dollar reserve share below 57% and intra-bloc local currency trade at 67%, a multipolar financial order emerges...
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2026 Midyear Review: Global Events Shape Historic Year
From Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire to NASA's Artemis II Moon flyby, the Iran war, and a new Ebola emergency — a comprehensive midyear review of the historic events shaping 2026.
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US-Iran Deal at Risk as Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Threaten Fragile Truce
US-Iran peace deal hangs by a thread as Israel-Hezbollah clashes shatter ceasefire hours after it began, derailing nuclear talks and threatening Strait of Hormuz reopening.
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Geoeconomic Confrontation: World's Top Risk in 2026
WEF ranks geoeconomic confrontation as the top global risk in 2026. U.S. tariff revenue surges 300%, 65% of firms change sourcing, and supply chains shift from just-in-time to just-in-case. Learn how trade fragmentation is...
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Strategic Crisis
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony trigger sixfold price spikes and expose Western defense vulnerabilities. The US-led FORGE alliance and $10B Project Vault respond, but analysts warn a 12-18...