#Geopolitics

Cuba mourns 32 troops killed in a 2026 US raid in Venezuela. As the Trump administration builds ties with the new Venezuelan leadership, Havana faces its greatest crisis since 1961.

Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet sales are expanding with a $1.5bn Sudan deal and growing interest from Saudi Arabia. Discover how this shifts Middle East security dynamics.

Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng critiques President Trump's second-term foreign policy, highlighting a choice between China-led stability and US-led turmoil.

A 2026 survey of 21 countries reveals that Trump's 'America First' policy is inadvertently boosting China's global influence and accelerating a multipolar world order.

Australia unveils its A$1.2 billion Australia critical mineral reserve 2026 plan to secure Antimony, Gallium, and Rare Earths, countering China's market dominance.

As of Jan 16, 2026, Zelenskyy refutes Trump's peace deal claims while Ukraine faces a severe energy crisis at -17°C. France emerges as a key intelligence provider.

Azerbaijan accelerates construction of the 'Trump route' near Armenia to capture China's Asia-Europe freight growth. A 40km link with massive geopolitical impact.

The US House passed a $300 million military cash assistance package for Taiwan as part of a bill to avoid a government shutdown by the Jan 30 deadline.

Explore the potential for change in Iran leadership and the shifting geopolitical landscape of 2026. From Gaza to Venezuela, we analyze the risks defining the new year.

US lawmakers propose a $2.5 billion agency to boost domestic rare earths production and break China's 90% market dominance. Read about the new bipartisan strategy.

On Jan 15, 2026, Reza Pahlavi pledged to recognize Israel and end Iran's nuclear program, signaling a major shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Cuba honors 32 soldiers killed during the US capture of Nicolas Maduro 2026. Tensions between Trump and Diaz-Canel reach a breaking point as oil threats loom.