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From SpaceX to geopolitics: Did Elon Musk sabotage Ukraine?
7 min read
The revelation that Elon Musk halted Starlink services near Crimea during a Ukrainian drone operation, stemming from a biography of the multi-billionaire, showcases the profound impact tech leaders can have in geopolitical affairs.
Ukraine war: Two good reasons the world should worry about Russia’s arms purchases from North Korea
5 min read
Despite the UN sanctions against North Korea, Russia is apparently trading weapons and technology which could help Pyongyang’s missile programme.
8 GOP candidates debate funding to Ukraine, Trump’s future and – covertly, with dog whistles – race
5 min read
From immigration and federal spending to Ukraine and the state of American schools, eight GOP presidential candidates had a lot to say.
Western firms still doing business in Russia finance the war
5 min read
Some Western companies have continued operating in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, while others have left the country altogether. By still doing business in Russia they finance the war.
Niger coup: West African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters
5 min read
The coup in Niger has the potential to further destabilise the whole of West Africa.
UK gave £690,000 subsidy to Russian airline day after invasion
3 min read
Volga-Dnepr Airlines was given a free pass to emit up to 8,700 tonnes of carbon in Britain’s skies without penalty.
Wagner is golden again... in Central African Republic
3 min read
Business as usual for Russia’s globe-trotting mercenary army. Is Putin fully on board or unable to prevent it?