#Geopolitics

Analyzing the global disconnect of late 2025: From the aging leaders in Africa to the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Trump's nuclear ambitions.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement following border clashes that killed 101 people. Mediated by Donald Trump and ASEAN, the truce ends 20 days of fierce fighting.

Myanmar's military regime begins a 3-phase general election on Dec 28, 2025. Explore the tensions between the military's quest for stability and the ongoing civil war.

On December 27, 2025, Russia launched a massive strike on Kyiv using over 100 drones and missiles, targeting critical energy infrastructure.

In 2025, the U.S. dramatically changed its approach to global health aid, stepping down as the top donor. Explore the impact of this major policy shift on world health.

The latest on the U.S.-South Korea nuclear submarine deal as of Dec 26, 2025. Explore how Washington is shifting defense burdens and what this means for East Asian security.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year message to Putin, describing the North-Russia relationship as a 'precious common asset' forged in the same trench.

Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Mar-a-Lago to pressure President Trump for strikes on Iran's missile program, challenging Trump's 'America First' stance.

Zelensky and Trump are set to meet on Dec 28 as Japan faces a record 122 trillion yen budget and rising food prices. Analysis of the global shifting landscape.

President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump will meet in Florida this Sunday to discuss a 20-point peace framework and territorial disputes in the Donbas. Will a deal be reached before 2026?

US-China tensions flare as Washington announces a record $11.1B arms package for Taiwan. Experts fear this move may derail progress at the 2026 Trump-Xi summit.

Japan's fiscal 2026 defense budget hits a record 9 trillion yen ($57B). While equipment spending doubles, manpower investment lags, raising concerns over personnel shortages.