PREFACE: THE PRICE OF DOMINANCE AND A WARNING TO THE WEST The old geopolitical order founded on the "petro-dollar" binary is on the verge of being archived. Analysis conducted by Extrema Ratio on Beijing's industrial development vectors reveals a radical paradigm shift: for China, electricity has ceased to be a mere secondary energy source and has transformed into the absolute raw material of 21st-century industrial and virtual production. Whoever controls the most massive electrical grid on...

The current Eurasian geopolitical landscape is undergoing a silent but profound mutation. Analysis conducted by Extrema Ratio reveals that the Russian Federation, weighed down by the burden of Western sanctions and the immense financial demands imposed by the war effort, is progressively losing its decision-making autonomy in the energy sector. What was presented only a few years ago as a "partnership without limits" has transformed into a markedly asymmetrical relationship, where Moscow is...

Shoigu's announcement regarding the construction of a new "Eurasian security architecture" marks a turning point of historical significance. Shoigu has accepted China's invitation to visit the country in the second half of the year; his visit will play a significantly different role than usual, as he will have the opportunity to discuss important issues with his Chinese counterpart. This mission, scheduled for the latter part of the year, will serve to provide operational follow-up to the...