Geopolitics
Follow global power shifts, diplomacy, conflicts, alliances, sanctions and foreign policy developments from every region.
Japan Condemns Russia’s Extradition Demands for ICC President and Staff
2 weeks ago
Japan Condemns Russia’s Extradition Demands for ICC President and Staff
The Japanese government’s protest came in direct response to extradition requests submitted by Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office on Thursday. Moscow…
US strikes Russian diesel deal in sharp policy reversal, straining ties with Kyiv
2 weeks ago
US strikes Russian diesel deal in sharp policy reversal, straining ties with Kyiv
The announcement marks a stark departure from the sustained pressure Washington has applied to limit Russia’s energy exports during its…
US Threatens Ukraine with Intelligence Cessation Over Oil Refinery Strikes
2 weeks ago
US Threatens Ukraine with Intelligence Cessation Over Oil Refinery Strikes
This diplomatic friction arises from a recent agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding diesel…
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court itself in major escalation
2 weeks ago
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court itself in major escalation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, stating that the United States would ban transactions with the…
Trump denounces Nobel Peace Prize decision, calls it a “stain” on Norway
2 weeks ago
Trump denounces Nobel Peace Prize decision, calls it a “stain” on Norway
The president’s comments underscore a recurring point of tension between the White House and the Nobel Committee, an independent body…
Putin cites drone attacks on Moscow to explain why Ukraine peace talks are stalled
2 weeks ago
Putin cites drone attacks on Moscow to explain why Ukraine peace talks are stalled
Yuri Ushakov, the Kremlin’s foreign policy aide, detailed the outcome of the call, asserting that the Ukrainian regime’s actions had…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC, Threatening to Dismantle Court Over Jurisdictional Disputes
2 weeks ago
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC, Threatening to Dismantle Court Over Jurisdictional Disputes
The designation was issued pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii)(A) of Executive Order 14203. For decades, both major American political parties had…
Chile and Argentina Resolve Strait of Magellan Dispute Following Military Posturing
2 weeks ago
Chile and Argentina Resolve Strait of Magellan Dispute Following Military Posturing
The controversy began on Sunday when Valverde appeared in a podcast interview, asserting that the Strait of Magellan, the southern…
Ethiopia declares self-defense against Eritrean incursion into Tigray
2 weeks ago
Ethiopia declares self-defense against Eritrean incursion into Tigray
The immediate trigger for the standoff was the entry of Eritrean troops into two towns in Tigray. Ermiyas Ababu, a…
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Ties as Renewed Conflict Draws Regional Powers Into Horn of Africa
2 weeks ago
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Ties as Renewed Conflict Draws Regional Powers Into Horn of Africa
The immediate trigger for the diplomatic rupture was the accusation by Ethiopia’s Army chief that Egypt, Eritrea, and the Sudanese…