World Affairs

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Global risks in 2025: Armed conflicts and climate crises

17/01/202510/02/2025

Escalating state-based armed conflict is the most pressing global risk for 2025, while climate-related crises dominate long-term concerns, warns the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report

Indonesia BRICS membership_geo-trends.eu_Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18, 2024. Brazil announced on January 6, 2025 that Indonesia had become a full member of the bloc

Indonesia BRICS membership and closer China ties

13/01/202522/02/2025

Indonesia’s BRICS membership boosts global collaboration, while enhanced military ties with China strengthen regional stability and security

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Panama Canal tensions: Trump’s remarks and their global implications

10/01/202510/02/2025

Donald Trump’s controversial statements about the Panama Canal have sparked global discussions. With historic ties to the U.S. and increasing Chinese influence, Panama’s strategic waterway is once again under scrutiny

Middle East geopolitics 2025_geo-trends.eu_A tank from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entering Damascus, symbolizing the volatile Middle East geopolitics of 2025, with debates around the “Greater Israel” concept and Erdoğan’s risky maneuvers in the region

The Middle East reimagined: The path to “Greater Israel” and Erdoğan’s geopolitical gamble

09/12/202413/02/2025

With Assad deposed and Syria fragmenting, opportunities emerge for Israel’s territorial ambitions and Türkiye’s strategic expansion. However, geopolitical volatility hints at potential pitfalls for Erdoğan and the fragile regional balance

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The fall of Damascus and geopolitical shifts in Syria: What comes next?

09/12/202422/02/2025

The fall of Damascus and the rise of HTS, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, signal profound changes in Syria’s political landscape. Here’s a breakdown of key developments and future projections

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden meet at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, engaging in discussions on global economic and geopolitical issues

Xi Jinping’s Latin American diplomacy: Building bridges, challenging frontiers

18/11/202411/02/2025

Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru and Brazil highlights China’s expanding influence in Latin America through strategic investments, infrastructure development, and growing regional partnerships, signaling a shift in global power dynamics

Taiwan defense spending in the context of U.S.-China tensions under Trump’s presidency

Taiwan defense spending: Navigating U.S.-China pressures under Trump’s presidency

14/11/202411/02/2025

As Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, Taiwan faces heightened pressure on its defense spending and geopolitical role. The U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle is set for significant shifts

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China’s advance in the Balkans and Central Europe

29/05/202410/02/2025

For about a decade, China has been actively investing in the Balkans due to their geostrategic position and their proximity to the European market. Now Beijing’s next stop is Central Europe

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