by Aseem Gupta | Jun 29, 2025 | Geopolitics, States & Global Power
On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin unleashed the largest conflict Europe had seen since World War Two, ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian airstrikes bombarded cities, and the West responded swiftly with sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s economy....
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 28, 2025 | Money and Business
In a world where innovation drives progress, there are countless opportunities to solve problems that have remained unsolved for far too long. Often, the most successful entrepreneurs are those who identify inefficiencies in existing systems and build solutions that...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 28, 2025 | History
During the Cold War, the battleground wasn’t just about tanks and missiles—it was a realm of secrets, lies, and invisible wars waged in the shadows. At the heart of this covert theatre was the KGB, the Soviet Union’s formidable intelligence agency. Renowned for its...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 28, 2025 | History
Picture this: you’re the king of a modest fortress, and another monarch, puffed up with ego, mocks your humble stronghold as a “keep so weak even surfs laugh at it.” An insult almost too brutal to stomach in the 13th century, ranking just behind your moat being called...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 27, 2025 | Money and Business
Around 90% of the money circulating globally doesn’t actually exist in physical form. It’s a staggering truth, yet perfectly logical once you understand the mechanics beneath the surface. The entire global economy runs on credit—without it, building cities, funding...
