Geopolitics
Follow global power shifts, diplomacy, conflicts, alliances, sanctions and foreign policy developments from every region.
Russia’s School Network Shrinks by 45% as Rural Closures Accelerate
4 weeks ago
Russia’s School Network Shrinks by 45% as Rural Closures Accelerate
A report published this month by the Higher School of Economics details the scale of this contraction. In 2000, Russia…
US-China Summit Calms Business Nerves; Ambassador Recounts Weapon Sale Inquiry
4 weeks ago
US-China Summit Calms Business Nerves; Ambassador Recounts Weapon Sale Inquiry
At the heart of this corporate relief is the perception that the high-level meeting has fortified the relationship between the…
Turkey’s unilateral marine parks in the Aegean test fragile détente with Greece
4 weeks ago
Turkey’s unilateral marine parks in the Aegean test fragile détente with Greece
The timing of the Turkish decree, issued in August 2026, is viewed in Athens as deliberate. It follows closely on…
UK Weighs Defying Israeli Deadline to Close East Jerusalem Consulate
4 weeks ago
UK Weighs Defying Israeli Deadline to Close East Jerusalem Consulate
The British Consulate, located in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem, continues to operate as usual, with its doors…
UK Monitors Threats to Airbase Used in US Strikes on Iran After Foiled Attack
4 weeks ago
UK Monitors Threats to Airbase Used in US Strikes on Iran After Foiled Attack
The airbase serves as a critical logistical and operational hub for US-led actions targeting Iranian military assets. The recent threat…
Iran Rejects U.S. Rejection of Truce, Warns of Resumption of War Amidst Economic Stalemate
4 weeks ago
Iran Rejects U.S. Rejection of Truce, Warns of Resumption of War Amidst Economic Stalemate
The tension intensified after Trump made apocalyptic threats during his Tuesday speech at the UN, where he suggested the goal…
Five British Men Arrested in Plot Linked to RAF Fairford
4 weeks ago
Five British Men Arrested in Plot Linked to RAF Fairford
The base itself holds substantial geopolitical weight, serving as a host for United States forces stationed in the United Kingdom.…
EU imposes new sanctions on 27 targets linked to deportation of Ukrainian children
4 weeks ago
EU imposes new sanctions on 27 targets linked to deportation of Ukrainian children
The decision highlights a shift in the enforcement strategy of the EU, aiming to disrupt the operational mechanisms behind one…
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Deal, Triggering Spike in Energy Costs and Market Volatility
4 weeks ago
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Deal, Triggering Spike in Energy Costs and Market Volatility
The market reaction followed a direct diplomatic development: President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal intended to establish a…
Xi-Trump Summit Yields $30 Billion Managed Trade Framework
4 weeks ago
Xi-Trump Summit Yields $30 Billion Managed Trade Framework
This economic framework emerges from a period of intense volatility in bilateral relations. In April 2025, the US imposed substantial…