Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow one family produces 10% of the Indian GDPWhen you think about the driving forces behind modern India, the Ambani family likely comes to mind. Their story isn’t just about wealth —…Oct 1, 20241Oct 1, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Russia is Deporting Hundreds of Thousands This YearIn recent years, a growing crisis has emerged for Central Asian migrants who once sought better opportunities in Russia. With Russia…Oct 12, 20241Oct 12, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Japan Is Opening Up To Mass Immigration For The First Time in HistoryFor decades, Japan’s borders were virtually closed to immigrants. As a proud island nation with a shrinking population, xenophobic…Nov 1, 20241Nov 1, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Poland’s Independence is ShakingAs Poland commemorates its National Independence Day, the nation stands at a pivotal moment in its history, grappling with both the weight…Nov 14, 2024Nov 14, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Trump Will Change the Dollar as We Know ItThe strengthening of the US dollar under President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated policies represents a significant development in global…Nov 16, 20243Nov 16, 20243
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisPutin’s ‘’Frozen’’ Hands: A New Chapter in the Global Speculation Over His HealthA recent video released by the Kremlin has reignited widespread speculation regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health. The…Nov 23, 202411Nov 23, 202411
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Zelensky Is Urging NATO to Intervene Amid Russia’s EscalationAs tensions in Eastern Europe reach a boiling point, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken dramatic steps to address the…Nov 24, 20241Nov 24, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisAnother Undersea Sabotage and Why it Involves ChinaIn November 2024, the Baltic Sea became the focal point of a significant geopolitical incident when two undersea telecommunications cables…Nov 29, 2024Nov 29, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Russia May Unleash a Cyber War on EuropeIn the modern era, warfare is no longer confined to battlefields or physical borders. A new theater of conflict has emerged in cyberspace…Nov 26, 20241Nov 26, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Finland is Preparing to Counter a Russian InvasionFinland, a small Nordic country with a global reputation for stability and resilience, is walking a fine line between safeguarding its…Dec 3, 20243Dec 3, 20243
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy the US-China Tech War is EscalatingIn the latest escalation of the US-China geopolitical rivalry, China announced new export restrictions on gallium and germanium, two…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhat the Fall of Aleppo Means for the Middle EastThe Syrian civil war — once thought to be in its twilight — has erupted back into the spotlight with a dramatic twist. Rebel forces have…Dec 7, 2024Dec 7, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Assad’s Downfall Exposes Russia’s Weakness In The Middle EastFor years, Vladimir Putin played the role of a geopolitical chess master, positioning Russia as a resurgent global power. Now, with the…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe 10 Elections That Will Shape 2025As the world moves into 2025, several key elections are set to shape national politics, regional stability, and global power dynamics…Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Russia’s Labor Crisis Is Compromising the EconomyRussia’s Labor Crisis and the Forces Driving It Into Uncharted TerritoryDec 15, 2024Dec 15, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisPrince Andrew Involved In A New ControversyPrince Andrew and the Suspected Chinese Spy: A New Controversy UnfoldsDec 17, 20241Dec 17, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisTrump’s Obsession With Greenland And Its Strategic PositionAs Trump Eyes Arctic Territory Again, Denmark and Allies Face a Diplomatic Deep FreezeDec 25, 20242Dec 25, 20242
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Russia is Using Bitcoin to Redefine Global Trade and Bypass SanctionsIn a groundbreaking move that could reshape international trade and geopolitics, Russia has officially begun using Bitcoin and other…Dec 28, 20241Dec 28, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Red Sea Crisis: How Attacks Cost Egypt $7 Billion in Suez Canal Revenue and Shook Global TradeThe Suez Canal, one of the world’s most vital maritime trade routes, is facing a crisis of historic proportions. In 2024, Egypt suffered a…Dec 29, 20241Dec 29, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow China’s New Mega-Dam Could Redraw the Geopolitical Map of AsiaChina has recently approved the construction of a mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a project that could become one of the…Dec 30, 20246Dec 30, 20246