geopolitics
Surviving Russian Pilot Says Downed Plane Got No Warnings From Turkey
Speaking to a Russian news agency from the Syrian airbase he was taken to after being rescued, Captain Konstantin Murakhtin said his jet had not been in Turkish airspace "even for a second.”
Even Russian Opposition Bloggers Are Outraged by Turkey's Warplane Attack
Emotions are running high in Russia following this morning's downing of one of its planes in Syria. Some analysts are suggesting it's a deliberate attempt to disrupt Russia's anti-IS campaign.
Russia Is Swarming the Arctic With Military Drones
Russia’s has announced a new "heavy drone" it will use to "control" the Arctic. It's just the latest to join the swarm.
Argentina Really Needs a Friend and It's Found One in Russia
Energy investments, defense memorandums, and rumors of arms deals: Observers say Argentina is cosying up to Russia because it it is seriously short of international allies.
Every Catastrophe Ever Devised Has Happened on This Fake Pacific Island
Tsunamis, cyclones, mudslides, pandemics, mining disasters, rebel uprisings, and volcanic eruptions—Krizo has seen it all.
We Asked Two Military Experts What Would Happen if Iran Had Nuclear Weapons
Would Iran be a temperamental loose cannon like North Korea? Would they immediately push the Big Red Button and blow up Tel Aviv? What is everyone so afraid of?
Israel, Politics, and the Curious Case of Tennis Pro Malek Jaziri
Tensions between Israel and various Arab nations are spilling over into the world of professional tennis and making for some dangerous situations.
Israel, Politics, and the Curious Case of Tennis Pro Malek Jaziri
Tensions between Israel and various Arab nations are spilling over into the world of professional tennis and making for some dangerous situations.
With the Russian Ruble Collapsing, What's Putin's Next Move?
Economic sanctions and the falling price of oil seem to be crippling Russia's fragile economy, but is that actually a good thing for the West?
What We Learned About Geopolitics in 2014
Whenever the world goes to hell in a family-size hand basket, people act surprised that they keep getting surprised.
Russia and Nicaragua Collaborate on Space and Drugs
Russia is gaining influence in Central America in exchange for helping Nicaragua cut down on trafficking and explore the universe.