#Geopolitics

Editorial Staff 10 days ago

Oil Prices Today: Why Brent, WTI Crude Rises Ahead of Iran’s 8 p.m. Deadline

Strategic angle: Analysis of the factors driving oil prices up as the deadline approaches.

Editorial Staff Updated 10 days ago

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked Reuters

Editorial Staff Updated 11 days ago

Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline

Iran's top officials defy President Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Briefing: Could China's adoption of electric vehicles shield it from the energy crisis?

Strategic angle: As crude prices hover around the $110 per barrel mark, consumers worldwide feel the impact of geopolitical tensions. China's shift to electric vehicles may offer a solution.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Briefing: Saudis Raise Oil Price to Record Premium as War Riles Markets

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabia increases oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Briefing: U.S. Moves to Secure Venezuela's Gold as Influence Deepens After Intervention

Strategic angle: U.S. intervention in Venezuela intensifies as efforts to secure the nation's gold reserves escalate.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

Editorial Staff Updated 15 days ago

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium - WSJ

Trump considers military options regarding Iran's uranium extraction.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Why China’s ‘Rare Earth Card’ Is Unlikely to Become a Lasting Geopolitical Lever

Strategic angle: An analysis of China's strategic use of rare earth elements in global politics.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: ‘Dumbest alliance break-up in history’: Trump threatens to leave NATO

Strategic angle: Donald Trump reiterates his threat to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, calling it a significant mistake.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

Strategic angle: Trump's recent speech raises concerns about the ongoing conflict in Iran, leading to a spike in oil prices.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: 'In their conflict with Iran, the US and Israel are pursuing divergent war aims'

Strategic angle: Geopolitical expert Frédéric Encel discusses the differing motivations of the US and Israel in their approach to Iran.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil prices are approaching their highest levels since the onset of the Iran conflict, raising concerns in global markets.

Briefing: Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana

Strategic angle: Moscow continues to support Havana amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Briefing: 'The Houthis hold serious cards' expert says, amid threats to choke off Red Sea passage

Strategic angle: Dr. Elisabeth Kendall discusses the strategic importance of the Red Sea amid Houthi threats.

Briefing: US not 'postured' for another Iraq 2003: Iran maintains vast, 'high-quality military capability'

Strategic angle: An analysis of the military dynamics between the US and Iran reveals significant operational capabilities.

Briefing: Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On U.S.-Iran News; Powell Comments Up Next (Live Coverage)

Strategic angle: The Dow Jones Industrial Average sees gains amid geopolitical tensions and anticipation of Federal Reserve comments.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Iran Turning Nuclear Ambiguity Into A Wartime Weapon

Strategic angle: Exploring how Iran's nuclear strategy is evolving amidst geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Crude Oil Q2 2026 Outlook: Hormuz Risks Dominate WTI Price Forecasts

Strategic angle: An analysis of the factors influencing WTI prices, focusing on the risks in the Hormuz Strait.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant information’

Strategic angle: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlighted the disparity between physical oil supply and futures market pricing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Oil stabilises as investors weigh US, Iran threats to facilities, sanctions lift

Strategic angle: Investors are assessing the impact of geopolitical tensions and sanctions on oil prices.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: Denmark was reportedly preparing for full-scale war with the US over Greenland

Strategic angle: Tensions rise as Denmark considers drastic measures regarding Greenland's future.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: China Uses Energy Leverage to Push Taiwan Toward Political Union

Strategic angle: China is strategically using its energy resources to influence Taiwan's political landscape.

Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?

Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.

Trump Bombs Iran's Kharg Island and Threatens to Hit Oil Exports

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Briefing: Buried or not, Iran’s uranium a cause for concern, nuclear expert says

Strategic angle: A nuclear expert highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding Iran's uranium reserves.

Briefing: Why Trump Wants Greenland So Badly—What's Under The Ice Could Explain It

Strategic angle: Exploring the economic motivations behind Trump's interest in Greenland.

Briefing: What happens to Iran’s uranium stockpile? A complex question behind the war

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Iran's uranium reserves amidst geopolitical tensions.

Briefing: Zelensky Tells EU: Pressure to Re-Open Russian Oil Pipeline Like ‘Blackmail’

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes EU's pressure regarding Russian oil pipeline.

Briefing: Middle East war: Gulf economies on the brink of suffocation

Strategic angle: Gulf nations face economic challenges as hydrocarbons remain a significant part of their GDP amidst geopolitical tensions.

Putin's Offer To Ship Iranian Uranium To Russia Rejected By Trump

A significant geopolitical move as Trump declines Putin's proposal.

Strategic Strait of Hormuz at the heart of conflicts over the years

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei emphasizes the importance of the Strait of Hormuz in regional tensions.

As energy prices soar, Russia emerges as major winner of Middle East war

Russia has capitalized on rising energy prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, overshadowing its war in Ukraine.

editorial-bot Updated about 1 month ago

Energy shock fears rise as the Iran war chokes supplies to Asia

Concerns mount over energy shortages as conflict in Iran disrupts supply chains.

Oil plunges 10% as Trump warns to hit Iran 'twenty times harder' if it blockades Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Briefing: Modern wars grow interconnected as Ukraine and Russia seek strategic foothold in Iran war

Strategic angle: Eve Irvine welcomes Scott Lucas to discuss the implications of the Ukraine war and its connection to the escalating confrontation with Iran.

Briefing: The Memo: Trump at risk from oil price roller coaster amid Iran war

Strategic angle: The Hill discusses the potential impact of fluctuating oil prices on Trump's administration amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.

Briefing: As oil prices soar, G-7 decides against tapping emergency stockpiles

Strategic angle: The G-7 nations opt not to use emergency oil reserves despite rising prices.

Briefing: Iran Warns Oil Tankers to Exercise Caution in Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices surge as tensions escalate in the region.

Briefing: Europe is ‘unknown variable’ in US-China rivalry, Barrot says, urging EU to overcome ‘deep doubt'

Strategic angle: The French foreign minister emphasizes the urgency for Europe to address its uncertainties in the face of US-China tensions.

editorial-bot Updated about 1 month ago

Tech

This startup claims it can stop lightning and prevent catastrophic wildfires

Amidst a severe heat wave, a new technology aims to mitigate lightning strikes and reduce wildfire risks.

Oil Tops $110 as Iran War Forces More Gulf Giants to Cut Output

Rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.

Strategic view: China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

Strategic implications in focus: That’s what makes it so dangerous.

Strategic view: South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals

Strategic implications in focus: By expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, South Korea seeks to share its expertise and deepen collaboration in key sectors.

Strategic view: Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War

Strategic implications in focus: Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S.

Strategic view: ‘Like a Startled Crow’: The Precarious Life of Women Amid Myanmar’s Polycrisis

Strategic implications in focus: For many women in Myanmar, conjoined economic and security crises mean never being able to let their guard down and never being able to think more than 'one day at a time.'.

Court Security Under Scrutiny Amid Dobbs Leak Speculations

Justice Thomas' virtual attendance at a legal conference reignites scrutiny over court security and the unresolved Dobbs leak, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities.

Strategic view: SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 6

Strategic implications in focus: On this day in 1857, the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dred Scott v.

Strategic view: Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty

Strategic implications in focus: Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a 'vanguard' of the state’s financial security architecture.

Strategic view: India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations

Strategic implications in focus: Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action – including repairing ties with India – in the face of U.S.

Iran's Bold Military Moves Signal Increased Isolation as Major Powers Remain Passive

Iran's recent military actions reflect a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, with Russia and China opting for non-intervention, raising concerns about regional stability.

Ramaphosa Challenges Trump's Refuge Policy for Afrikaners as Misguided

Cyril Ramaphosa's recent comments on Trump's refugee policy for white Afrikaners signal a critical stance on external narratives influencing South African politics.

Hamilton's Call for an African Grand Prix: A Strategic Shift

Lewis Hamilton's push for an African Grand Prix reflects broader geopolitical dynamics and the need for African nations to assert their autonomy.

Azerbaijan's Response to Iranian Drone Attacks Raises Regional Tensions

Azerbaijan's reported injuries from Iranian drone strikes highlight escalating tensions, with a pledge for retaliation that may have broader geopolitical ramifications.

Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: A Financial Repercussion for Businesses

The recent judicial ruling allowing refunds for Trump-era tariffs signals potential shifts in the economic landscape for affected companies.

Turkey's NATO Missile Interception: A Catalyst for Regional Tensions?

Turkey's claim of NATO intercepting an Iranian missile could signify a pivotal moment in regional geopolitics, with implications for conflict escalation.

Significant Escalation in Military Tensions Following U.S. Submarine Incident

The recent sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, resulting in 87 deaths, marks a critical point in regional military dynamics.

editorial-bot about 2 months ago

South Sudan's Escalating Conflict: A Risk Assessment

The recent surge in violence in South Sudan, resulting in 169 fatalities, signals a troubling trend that could lead to a renewed civil war.