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.
Trump Shocks NATO: Turkey Back In, Greenland Back On the Table
Trump Shocks NATO: Turkey Back In, Greenland Back On the Table
The Most Powerful People in the World Today Ranked
The Most Powerful People in the World Today Ranked
Trump’s NATO Summit Gamble: Zelenskyy, Syria And The War Deals That Could Reshape Two Fronts
Trump’s NATO Summit Gamble: Zelenskyy, Syria And The War Deals That Could Reshape Two Fronts
China Releases Pastor After Trump Pressure — But The Bigger Test Is Just Beginning
China Releases Pastor After Trump Pressure — But The Bigger Test Is Just Beginning
Khamenei’s Funeral Turns Into a Warning Moment for Trump and the West
Khamenei’s Funeral Turns Into a Warning Moment for Trump and the West
China’s Pacific Missile Test Sends a Brutal Warning to the West
China’s Pacific Missile Test Sends a Brutal Warning to the West
Labour’s ISA Gamble Could Hand Billions To America’s Tech Giants
Labour’s ISA Gamble Could Hand Billions To America’s Tech Giants
China And Russia Push Their Naval Alliance Deeper Into The Pacific
China And Russia Push Their Naval Alliance Deeper Into The Pacific
Trump Steps Back Into The Ukraine War — And Suddenly Both Sides Are Calling
Trump Steps Back Into The Ukraine War — And Suddenly Both Sides Are Calling
Russia Turns To Japanese-Origin Jet Fuel As Ukraine’s Refinery War Bites
Russia Turns To Japanese-Origin Jet Fuel As Ukraine’s Refinery War Bites
Trump’s Crypto Millions Expose The Rule Democrats Prefer Not To Discuss
Trump’s Crypto Millions Expose The Rule Democrats Prefer Not To Discuss
The Destroyer Decision That Exposes UK’s Defence Gamble: Britain Has Chosen Drone Warships
The Destroyer Decision That Exposes UK’s Defence Gamble: Britain Has Chosen Drone Warships
Why America’s War On Billionaires Could Punish The Innovation It Depends On
Why America’s War On Billionaires Could Punish The Innovation It Depends On
Why Ocasio-Cortez Became The Face Of Everything Trump Voters Reject
Why Ocasio-Cortez Became The Face Of Everything Trump Voters Reject
The World Bank Is Not A World Government. That Is What Makes It More Powerful Than People Realise
The World Bank Is Not A World Government. That Is What Makes It More Powerful Than People Realise
Ukraine Is Surviving The War — But The Price After May Be Brutal
Ukraine Is Surviving The War—But The Price After May Be Brutal
The $3.4 Billion Cyber Arrest That Shows Iran’s Shadow War Never Really Stopped
The $3.4 Billion Cyber Arrest That Shows Iran’s Shadow War Never Really Stopped
India’s US Trade Deal Could Change The Balance Of Global Trade Power
India’s US Trade Deal Could Change The Balance Of Global Trade Power
Why Young Men Are Turning Against Mainstream Politics
Why Young Men Are Turning Against Mainstream Politics
The Deep State Explained: Why Millions Believe Elected Leaders Are Not Really In Charge
The Deep State Explained: Why Millions Believe Elected Leaders Are Not Really In Charge