As of February 2026, the global nuclear balance stands at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest nuclear powers holding thousands of warheads just as cornerstone arms-control agreements move towards expiration.

When you look at a world map of naval power, almost all nations sail conventional warships and carriers. But only a tiny club of nations has mastered nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, massive ships that act as mobile airfields and can stay at sea for years without refuelling. What this really means is strategic reach and influence that most fleets can only dream of.

Many people touch aluminium every single day: when opening a can, cooking with foil, driving a car or even plugging in a laptop. But few realise the huge amount of energy required to produce it.

The EU is relentlessly shifting towards green transition, according to a compelling graphic from World Visualized that lists the evolution of European electricity generation from 2011 to 2021.

As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate across multiple regions, including the high-stakes April 2025 India-Pakistan standoff and the persistent volatility in the Middle East (Israel, Iran and Gaza), nations are doubling down on their strategic deterrence capabilities.