Manila weaves a new web—Can the Squad hold together?
The Philippines is eager to expand its Squad alliance with the U.S., Australia, and Japan by courting India and South Korea. But is this a masterstroke or a diplomatic tightrope walk?
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History doesn’t copy-paste: Why the Munich 1938 analogy fails in 2025
Comparing the 2025 Riyadh meeting between U.S. and Russian officials to the 1938 Munich Agreement distorts history. The world today is vastly different—politically, economically, and socially
Beijing, Taipei, and the lessons from Ukraine’s war
If Ukraine’s war has been a military case study, Taiwan is the unwilling student. But how much can Taipei learn before history puts theory into practice?
The Panama ports deal: Power, politics, and profit
A controversial ports deal involving CK Hutchison and BlackRock sparks debates on China’s national interests, security, and global power dynamics
Chokepoint chess: The silent war over global trade
The battle for maritime dominance isn’t about fleets—it’s about straits, canals, and who decides what ships get through. The world’s trade routes are the front lines of a new Cold War
Türkiye’s rise in Europe—is media shaping policy or reflecting it?
As Europe scrambles to rearm, Türkiye finds itself in a uniquely advantageous position. But are the latest media narratives on Ankara’s indispensable role in European security purely organic—or something more coordinated?
Indonesia’s BRICS move: Diplomacy at its finest or a calculated shift?
Indonesia takes a bold step by joining BRICS, strengthening ties with China while keeping its Western partnerships intact. Is this a masterstroke in diplomacy or a strategic realignment?
MEP Maria Zacharia on COSCO in Piraeus: Geopolitical dynamics, environmental challenges, and the role of the EU
On February 19, GeoTrends attended the European Parliament’s PETI Committee session on COSCO’s activities in Piraeus. MEP Maria Zacharia discusses the geopolitical, economic, and environmental impacts of the Chinese company’s expansion
Terrified that peace might break out: Have European leaders completely lost their minds?
European leaders suffer from “Imaginary American Voter Syndrome,” misreading global politics through a U.S.-centric lens, escalating tensions with Russia despite U.S.-Russia peace negotiations. Nuclear escalation and diplomatic paralysis deepen Europe’s strategic miscalculations
Irregular migration in the EU and U.S. policies challenges and strategies
Management of irregular migration in the European Union and the United States of America: a common geopolitical issue with different components, divergences and uniformities in terms of the policies applied on the two continents