Geopolitics & World Affairs
Understand the forces shaping international relations, from war and diplomacy to energy security, trade and military alliances. Explore analysis of global powers and regional conflicts alongside explainers on deterrence, sanctions and strategic competition. These articles examine the interests behind events, their wider consequences and the uncertainties that could change what happens next.
China Just Sent America A Chilling Cuba Warning After Raúl Castro Was Charged With Murder
China Just Sent America A Chilling Cuba Warning After Raúl Castro Was Charged With Murder
Energy Executives Now Fear The Hormuz Crisis Could Last For Years
Energy Executives Now Fear The Hormuz Crisis Could Last For Years
Putin And Xi’s Post-Trump Summit May Have Revealed The Real Shape Of The New World Order
Putin And Xi’s Post-Trump Summit May Have Revealed The Real Shape Of The New World Order
The EU Rejoin Trap Labour Does Not Want Britain To Debate Properly
The EU Rejoin Trap Labour Does Not Want Britain To Debate Properly
Trump Freezes Iran Strike As Gulf Powers Push Last-Minute Peace Deal
Trump Freezes Iran Strike As Gulf Powers Push Last-Minute Peace Deal
Britain Quietly Sent A New Drone-Killer Into The Middle East — And It Changes The Cost Of Modern War
Britain Quietly Sent A New Drone-Killer Into The Middle East — And It Changes The Cost Of Modern War
“The Clock Is Ticking”: Trump’s Stark Iran Message Is Suddenly Moving Oil, Markets And Military Calculations
“The Clock Is Ticking”: Trump’s Stark Iran Message Is Suddenly Moving Oil, Markets And Military Calculations
The Iran Proposal That Could Decide Whether The War Spreads Or Stops
The Iran Proposal That Could Decide Whether The War Spreads Or Stops
Trump Leaves Beijing Empty-Handed As The Iran Crisis Starts Looking Bigger Than Diplomacy
Trump Leaves Beijing Empty-Handed As The Iran Crisis Starts Looking Bigger Than Diplomacy
Trump And Xi Just Drew The Same Iran Nuclear Red Line — And The World Should Pay Attention
Trump And Xi Just Drew The Same Iran Nuclear Red Line — And The World Should Pay Attention
Why Trump Thinks Xi Could Decide The Next Phase Of The Iran Crisis
Why Trump Thinks Xi Could Decide The Next Phase Of The Iran Crisis
The Taiwan Danger Xi Just Put Directly In Front Of Trump
The Taiwan Danger Xi Just Put Directly In Front Of Trump
Xi’s Chilling “Clash” Warning To America Reveals How Dangerous The US-China Relationship Has Become
Xi’s Chilling “Clash” Warning To America Reveals How Dangerous The US-China Relationship Has Become
Why China’s Sudden Move In The Strait Of Hormuz Could Change The Entire Crisis
Why China’s Sudden Move In The Strait Of Hormuz Could Change The Entire Crisis
Trump Publicly Humiliates Starmer As Britain’s Leadership Crisis Turns Into Global Embarrassment
Trump Publicly Humiliates Starmer As Britain’s Leadership Crisis Turns Into Global Embarrassment
Russia’s Long Game Is Working Better Than The West Wants To Admit
Russia’s Long Game Is Working Better Than The West Wants To Admit
Trump And Xi Walk Into The World’s Most Dangerous Room
Trump And Xi Walk Into The World’s Most Dangerous Room
The RAF Just Admitted AI “Robot Fighter Jets” Are Already Here — And Modern Warfare May Never Look The Same Again
The RAF Just Admitted AI “Robot Fighter Jets” Are Already Here — And Modern Warfare May Never Look The Same Again
The Vatican Meeting That Suddenly Put Trump, Rubio And Pope Leo XIV On A Collision Course
The Vatican Meeting That Suddenly Put Trump, Rubio And Pope Leo XIV On A Collision Course
If Iran Attacks US Forces, The Middle East Could Change In Hours
If Iran Attacks US Forces, The Middle East Could Change In Hours