GEOPOLITICS
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U.S.-China Strategic Dialogue Expands to Trade and Artificial Intelligence Governance
Top economic officials from the United States and China recently concluded high-level bilateral talks in New York. Specifically, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng…
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The United States and China: Still Not Number One
A comprehensive global study reveals that despite intense geopolitical competition, the world’s two largest superpowers consistently fail to secure top rankings in social well-being and quality of life.
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Irán denuncia veto de reunión de OIEA por presión de EE. UU.
La tensión en el panorama diplomático y multilateral se ha intensificado tras la apertura de la Conferencia General del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) en Viena. La República Islámica…
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Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
A pivotal international summit took place as regional leaders gathered to advance cooperation outside Western frameworks.
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US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will hold the Freedom Edge trilateral military exercise off Jeju Island starting September 7 to bolster regional defense capabilities, despite North Korea’s ballistic missile…
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With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East
Pakistan and Kuwait signed the Protocol Agreement-2026 in Rawalpindi to enhance military training, capacity building, and border management, expanding Pakistan’s growing defence role across the Middle East.
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Beyond winning and losing: What Beijing wants from the Iran war
Managing Fallout and Containing Spillover As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its sixth month, China focuses primarily on managing the conflict’s fallout rather than exploiting it for geopolitical…
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China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
Scientific Collaboration on Rare Earths China is expanding its scientific collaboration with Iran into the strategically sensitive field of rare earths. The National Natural Science Foundation of China recently unveiled…
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By agreeing to disarm, Hamas is trying to call Israel’s bluff in Gaza
Gaza’s future remains shaped by a fragile balance between political negotiations, military objectives and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Although the October 2025 ceasefire created new diplomatic opportunities, the process has…
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
Water stress has evolved from an environmental and developmental issue into a primary frontline national security risk.
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Xi Jinping Seeks to Contain a Political Scandal Within China’s Leadership
A Sensitive Challenge for Beijing According to Nikkei Asia, President Xi Jinping is working to contain the political consequences of a scandal that has reached members of his inner circle.…
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Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
As security frameworks across North-West Africa undergo rapid fragmentation, the decision to Algeria Mali diplomatic relations restore channels marks a vital stabilization milestone. For over twelve months, a severe diplomatic freeze completely…
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Canada and Japan Strengthen Military Ties Amid Indo-Pacific Security Shifts
A Strategic Expansion of Maritime Defense Collaboration Canada is rapidly accelerating its military cooperation and intelligence exchanges with Japan. According to an interview by Nikkei Asia, Canadian defense officials are…
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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…