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’s New Anti-Corruption Law Takes Xi Jinping’s Crackdown Beyond Its Borders
China’s New Anti-Corruption Law Takes Xi Jinping’s Crackdown Beyond Its Borders
After World War Three: What Life Would Really Be Like — And How Long Humanity Would Take to Recover
After World War Three: What Life Would Really Be Like — And How Long Humanity Would Take to Recover
China and Taiwan Clash Over Who Gets a Voice in the Pacific
China and Taiwan Clash Over Who Gets a Voice in the Pacific
Xi Launches Strategic Power Tour Through Central Asia and Egypt as China Challenges US Influence
Xi Launches Strategic Power Tour Through Central Asia and Egypt as China Challenges US Influence
Could France Really Cancel 18% of Its National Debt?
Could France Really Cancel 18% of Its National Debt?
Taiwan Plans 210,000-Drone War Shield in $6.6bn Race to Stop China
Taiwan Plans 210,000-Drone War Shield in $6.6bn Race to Stop China
CIA Chief’s Secret Moscow Mission Raises Fears Putin Is Preparing His Next Escalation
CIA Chief’s Secret Moscow Mission Raises Fears Putin Is Preparing His Next Escalation
Canada Hits Back At Trump — And His Next Move Could Make The Trade War Much Worse
Canada Hits Back At Trump — And His Next Move Could Make The Trade War Much Worse
CIA Chief’s Secretive Moscow Mission: Mystery US Military Jet Lands as Washington and Kremlin Stay Silent
CIA Chief’s Secretive Moscow Mission: Mystery US Military Jet Lands as Washington and Kremlin Stay Silent
Ukraine’s Clock Is Ticking: Zelenskyy Says America May Have Until Summer 2027 to End the War
Ukraine’s Clock Is Ticking: Zelenskyy Says America May Have Until Summer 2027 to End the War
Almost Half the World’s Oil Now Comes From Conflict-Hit Countries — And the Risk Is Spreading
Almost Half the World’s Oil Now Comes From Conflict-Hit Countries — And the Risk Is Spreading
US Lawmakers Demand Ban on Americans Helping Chinese and Russian Spy Agencies
US Lawmakers Demand Ban on Americans Helping Chinese and Russian Spy Agencies
Russia Says It Will Consider A New Ukraine Peace Deal — If The West Accepts What Moscow Has Taken
Russia Says It Will Consider A New Ukraine Peace Deal — If The West Accepts What Moscow Has Taken
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