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 Is Preparing Another Gamble With Kim Jong Un — And This Time The Price Is Much Higher
Trump Is Preparing Another Gamble With Kim Jong Un — And This Time The Price Is Much Higher
The Ukraine War After Four Years: Who Is Actually Winning And How Does It End?
The Ukraine War After Four Years: Who Is Actually Winning And How Does It End?
US To Reveal Exactly What It Will Do To Iran On Monday — And The Target May Be Much Bigger Than Tehran
US To Reveal Exactly What It Will Do To Iran On Monday — And The Target May Be Much Bigger Than Tehran
North Korea May Have Up To 120 Nuclear Warheads — And Its Missiles Could Reach America
North Korea May Have Up To 120 Nuclear Warheads — And Its Missiles Could Reach America
Britain Demands Reversal Of Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan
Britain Demands Reversal Of Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan
Bitcoin Surges Above $70,000 After Trump Calls On Congress To Pass Landmark Crypto Law
Bitcoin Surges Above $70,000 After Trump Calls On Congress To Pass Landmark Crypto Law
The Global Fuel Crisis Could Last For Years — And Peace May Not Fix It
The Global Fuel Crisis Could Last For Years — And Peace May Not Fix It
Trump Threatens Countries Supporting Iran — China Is The Obvious Collision Point
Trump Threatens Countries Supporting Iran — China Is The Obvious Collision Point
America Owes $40 Trillion — Who Actually Owns The Debt And Can It Ever Be Repaid?
America Owes $40 Trillion — Who Actually Owns The Debt And Can It Ever Be Repaid?
Why China Is Suddenly Reaching Back Towards South Korea After Five Years
Why China Is Suddenly Reaching Back Towards South Korea After Five Years
Russia Issues Chilling Warning To Britain Over Drones Striking Deep Inside Its Territory
Russia Issues Chilling Warning To Britain Over Drones Striking Deep Inside Its Territory
Kushner Meets Netanyahu Hours After Rare Hamas Talks as Trump Tries to Break the Gaza Deadlock
Kushner Meets Netanyahu Hours After Rare Hamas Talks as Trump Tries to Break the Gaza Deadlock
Trump Puts Reliability First In Dramatic Aircraft-Carrier Technology Reversal
Trump Puts Reliability First In Dramatic Aircraft-Carrier Technology Reversal
Pentagon Orders Missile-Defence Production Surge As US Weapons Pressure Mounts
Pentagon Orders Missile-Defence Production Surge As US Weapons Pressure Mounts
Russia’s New Weapon Is Poland’s Old Wound — And Ukraine Is Paying the Price
Russia’s New Weapon Is Poland’s Old Wound — And Ukraine Is Paying the Price
The 321-Diamond Trump Ring At The Centre Of A Tariff Firestorm
The 321-Diamond Trump Ring At The Centre Of A Tariff Firestorm
Trump Takes Mail-In Ballot Battle Back To Supreme Court In Race Against Midterm Clock
Trump Takes Mail-In Ballot Battle Back To Supreme Court In Race Against Midterm Clock
Iran’s Expanding War Is Forcing Saudi Arabia To Choose A Side
Iran’s Expanding War Is Forcing Saudi Arabia To Choose A Side
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why You Keep Wasting Time on Things That Are Already Lost
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why You Keep Wasting Time on Things That Are Already Lost
Game Theory Explained: The Hidden Logic Behind Everyday Life
Game Theory Explained: The Hidden Logic Behind Everyday Life