The origins of Russia’s insecurity in foreign policy terms lie deep in its complex history and vast geography.

Heightened geo-strategic competition between the United States and China has seen the former consider adopting a more muscular military posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

In addition to the US and Russia, the military rise of China creates new nuclear escalation dynamics considerably more dramatic than those seen during the Cold War.

As advanced air defences proliferate globally, the US military seeks to retain its edge by investing in next-generation combat aircraft.

The rise of Great Power competition will likely see the decades-long collapse in Treasury yields reverse, with significant implications across asset markets.

As it seeks to bolster its global influence, China is attempting to utilise the economic tools at its disposal to advance its foreign policy objectives.

After a decade of experimentation with digital currencies, central banks in major economies are at the cusp of developing new frameworks for structuring their monetary systems.

As Arctic sea ice recedes into the C21st, resource competition in the region will accelerate while existing global trading routes will be significantly re-shaped.