Geopolitical Futures

Harvard professor Sarah C. M. Paine is drawing a large online audience with her assessment of what a Russian defeat in Ukraine would mean for Russia itself, outlining the political and geopolitical consequences for Moscow if Putin loses. The clip has quickly amassed roughly a million engagements, with viewers debating scenarios for Russia's future, the stability of Putin's rule and how a loss could reshape the war and global order.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has 'virtually given up' on its ambitions to develop nuclear weapons. The remark was carried by TRT World and is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the status of Iran's nuclear programme and the future of diplomatic efforts to constrain it. Iran has previously insisted its nuclear activities are peaceful, and observers are weighing how far the statement reflects any real change.

Top rivals of the United States are testing high-tech military drones, robotic systems and new warfare tactics as they work to strengthen their battlefield capabilities. The developments point to a widening push among major armed forces to adopt autonomous and unmanned technologies for future combat. The specific countries involved have not been detailed in available reporting.

A new book reviewed by the Anchorage Daily News examines how the Arctic's long-standing promise of peaceful cooperation is fading, and what that shift means for the region's future. The review highlights the work's exploration of rising geopolitical tensions in the far north and their consequences for Arctic nations and communities.