International Politics

Summary: Prisoners of Geography: United States

Thanks to its advantageous territory, the United States was able to become a great power, exercising influence all over the world.
Summary: Prisoners of Geography: China

China is a land power that is also turning into a maritime power. However, it has been facing domestic tensions and its future is an enigma.
Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Russia

Russia is a geopolitical giant with an expansionist history, thanks to its territory, its natural resources, and its armed forces.
Conflicting Interests in the Russo-Ukrainian War

To understand Russia’s war against Ukraine, we must look into their interests and into those of the United States and the European Union.
United Nations (UN): History, Purposes, Principles & Organs

The UN is the world’s most important international organization. Since 1945, it facilitates peace and cooperation among states.
What is the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs?

The SDGs are 17 objectives to ensure world peace and prosperity, now and into the future. However, their implementation has been facing difficulties.
Russia’s 2023 UN Speech: Summary & Analysis

Sergey Lavrov presented the Russian perspective on a myriad of issues, but some of his views do not accurately represent reality.
United Kingdom’s 2023 UN Speech: Summary and Analysis

Secretary of State Oliver Dowden talked incessantly about AI and basically neglected many other subjects.
France’s 2023 UN Speech: Summary and Analysis

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna delivered a scathing critique of the invasion of Ukraine, but said little about other issues.