GEOPOLITICS
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The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose the fragility of global energy security. This narrow maritime passage remains one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints for international…
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Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together
A growing divide has emerged between two leaders who, only months earlier, appeared closely aligned in their approach toward Iran. What began as a coordinated effort to confront Tehran has…
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North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang marks his first trip to North Korea in seven years and his first overseas travel of the year. This high-profile diplomatic move…
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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Armenia’s parliamentary election has become a defining moment in the country’s post-Soviet history. What is at stake extends far beyond party politics. Voters are effectively deciding how Armenia should position…
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Russia Resupplies Its Syria Air Base, Hanging On to a Strategic Foothold
Russia is working to preserve its military presence in Syria despite the profound political changes that followed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. For more than a decade, Moscow relied…
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China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear
China and Russia continue to project an image of closeness, especially during high-profile meetings between presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Public displays of unity often suggest a partnership growing…
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The Iran War Is Highlighting and Expanding
Council on Foreign Relations. The Iran War Is Highlighting—and Expanding—Authoritarian Collaboration The Iran war has brought renewed attention to the rise of authoritarian collaboration among global powers. This trend reflects…
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How the Iran War Could Drive a Historic Hunger Crisis
The Iran war hunger crisis highlights how geopolitical conflict can rapidly escalate into a global humanitarian emergency. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have not only affected energy markets but…
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An ‘Open for Open’ Hormuz Deal Could Break the Iran Stalemate
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The proposed Hormuz deal offers a potential path to ease tensions between the United States and Iran amid stalled negotiations. As both countries remain…
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With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future
The article With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future by David M. Hart analyzes how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the China…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The article The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz by Sam Vigersky argues that establishing a humanitarian corridor Strait of…
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Geopolitics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
En: APEC/PECCStrategy and Power in an Uncertain AI Future Jake Sullivan & Tal Feldman | January 27, 2026 In Geopolitics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Jake Sullivan and Tal Feldman…