As Israel and Iran traded blows, would Moscow and Beijing truly back Tehran if conflict escalated—or is the “Axis” narrative overstated? In a July 10 webinar, Dr. Richard Weitz examined China and Russia’s cautious reactions, the lessons learned, and what the limits of this partnership reveal. Despite rhetoric of solidarity, the Israel-Iran war exposed the transactional nature of the axis, raising questions about its resilience in a shifting global order.

As headlines fade, the Ukraine war grinds on with global stakes. In a Wikistrat webinar, Keir Giles of Chatham House argues the conflict is not entering a new phase but continuing a brutal war of attrition, with Russia’s imperial goals unchanged. Ukraine’s survival hinges on external support, while Europe remains unprepared for what comes next. Read key insights on what’s really shaping the future of this war.

Iran faces its most critical juncture since the Islamic Revolution. Following Israeli strikes on its nuclear and missile programs, Tehran must decide between restraint and escalation as succession looms and the IRGC gains influence. Dr. Raz Zimmt analyzes Iran’s next moves, from rebuilding deterrence to risking a nuclear breakout. Will Iran stabilize under pressure, or will it spiral into deeper conflict? The choices made now will shape the region’s future.

Trump 2.0 redefines U.S. global strategy, balancing economic power, geopolitical rivalry, and domestic priorities. What’s next for America?

Trump's foreign policy is reshaping alliances, trade, and diplomacy. Is it strengthening U.S. leverage or risking global instability?

Wikistrat webinar with Russian propaganda expert, Dr. Viktor Denisenko: latest developments in Russia's interference efforts and impact

Expert panel to analyze Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region and its implications

On March 13, 2024, Wikistrat CEO Oren Kesler hosted a special webinar with Russia military expert Keir Giles. In this, they discussed...

Wagner’s challenge to Putin’s authority on June 24, while shocking, was short-lived. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner...

Last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a three-day state visit to Moscow following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir...

It has been a year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe...

This month will mark one year since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a recent simulation, Wikistrat experts explored the...

At a cabinet meeting on January 25, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made the decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The U.S. has also...

On January 20, 50 countries agreed to provide Kyiv with billions of dollars worth of military hardware needed to push back Russian...

Shortly after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia cut off gas supplies to most of Europe, plunging the continent into the most severe energy...

In a televised address to the Russian people on September 21, Putin explicitly raised the specter of a nuclear conflict. Despite being...

The past few days have witnessed dramatic changes in the war in Ukraine. In a lightning counter-offensive, Ukrainian forces have captured...

Following the "Post-Putin Russia" simulation, Wikistrat interviewed Russia expert Mathieu Boulegue to discuss the potential implications...

Following the "Post-Putin Russia" simulation, Wikistrat interviewed Russia expert Keir Giles to discuss the potential implications in the...

How will the Russian invasion of Ukraine affect Brazil's election, and what does it have to do with Donald Trump? Why doesn't BRICS's...