Ukraine might deploy robot army on Russian front in 2027
Start-ups are making autonomous robots in a bid to rewrite the rules of war and trade...
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IF Insights: Choking of Strait of Hormuz tests limits of war risk insurance
The concept of war risk insurance has been under the spotlight since 2022, but is gaining traction as the world is dealing with the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict...
As threat of war looms, Europe hikes spending on military and defence equipment
According to the IISS, Europe accounted for around 21% of global military spending in 2025, and approximately $100 billion more than in 2024...
Sanctions or war, the dollar always wins
Many countries are becoming less comfortable relying completely on the dollar, which has triggered ongoing discussions about de-dollarisation...
A decade of debt expansion
The combination of higher yields, bespoke terms and less oversight makes private credit very attractive...
Oil prices dip as Novorossiysk Port resumes loadings
Novorossiysk Port resumed oil loadings on November 16, according to media reports and LSEG data...
AI unfiltered: The high stakes of truth-telling
When NewsGuard tested 10 major chatbots, it found that the AI models were unable to detect Russian misinformation 24% of the time...
GPS jamming: A growing threat to aviation safety
GPS satellites may be placed in additional orbits, and more powerful signals could be released in the future...
IF Insights: How Poland’s resilience strategy benefits Europe
In 2025, Poland will have the highest defence spending ratio of any NATO member, at 4% of GDP...
Bulgaria: A rising player in Europe’s economy
Bulgaria has made progress in increasing labour force participation, particularly among women and older workers...