Russia Braces for a More Hostile U.S. Congress Ahead of Its Winter Offensive in Ukraine
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Russia Braces for a More Hostile U.S. Congress Ahead of Its Winter Offensive in Ukraine

Russia will seek to secure quick economic and diplomatic wins from the U.S. before a more hostile Congress takes office in January, while pursuing a destructive winter campaign in Ukraine under the belief that Moscow can outlast Kyiv and its European allies.

Nov 09, 2026

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Nov 10, 2026

Mississippi Board Holds Hearing on Southaven Data Center Power Plant

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality permit board held a hearing Monday to discuss how a proposed power plant for a data center in Southaven could affect residents. During the hearing, board members addressed the prevention of significant deterioration air emissions construction permit.

Nov 10, 2026

Colombian Guerrillas Hit Military Base With Deadly Drone Attack

A deadly drone strike has exposed the risks of Colombia's widening campaign against a rebel group operating on both sides of its border with Venezuela.

Nov 10, 2026

Estonia Accuses Russia of 'State-Sponsored Terrorism' Over Hybrid Attacks

Estonia is urging Europe to stop treating Russian sabotage as a lower-level security threat and recognize it as state-sponsored terrorism. Interior Minister Igor Taro told the Financial Times that Moscow targets European infrastructure while staying below the threshold of military aggression.

Forecasts
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Sep 28, 2026

2026 Fourth-Quarter Forecast

Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.

Jun 29, 2026

2026 Third-Quarter Forecast

A fragile truce in the Middle East, persistent energy-driven inflation, shifting U.S. trade policy and escalating regional pressures from Europe to Africa will collectively shape geopolitical risk in the third quarter.

Mar 30, 2026

2026 Second-Quarter Forecast

The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.

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