Kremlin power struggle: What does infighting mean for Putin's war of aggression?

A Shakeup of Russia’s military leadership has Ukraine bracing for a possible new offensive in Putin’s war. So what do suspected rifts in the Kremlin mean for their future war strategies? Russia’s top soldier Valery Gerasimov has been named the latest new commander in Ukraine, with Moscow hoping he can turn the tide.

China rising, Europe reluctant - Can America lead again?

 

Joe Biden says “America is back,” all set to lead the democratic world in a major pushback against authoritarian China. But is America still in a position to lead? China’s power and wealth are now greater than ever before. And the US is profoundly weakened, by failed wars overseas and failed politics at home.

Who is in charge in Somalia?

 

Somalia is facing a power vacuum as President Farmaajo’s term ends without agreement on holding elections.

Somalia’s presidential elections were supposed to take place before President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo’s four-year term expired on Monday.

But he is in dispute with regional leaders over how to hold the vote.

Leaders Consolidate Power Amid Virus

For some world leaders, the coronavirus outbreak is providing an opportunity to consolidate power. Hungary’s prime minister has invoked an emergency law, taking sole command of that country, and in Poland, the ruling coalition is pushing to hold a presidential election that is planned next month despite the lockdown preventing the opposition from campaigning.

China: The Rebirth Of An Empire

China's unprecedented growth has placed it on the verge of overtaking the United States as the world's preeminent power. But what type of power will China become? In today's interconnected and globalised world, the answer effects each and every one of us.