GEOPOLITICS

China’s Middle East strategy_geo-trends.eu_Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands in front of Syrian and Chinese flags

China’s strategic balancing act in post-Assad Syria

24/01/202510/02/2025

China’s pragmatic ties with Assad’s Syria face new realities after his fall. How will Beijing recalibrate its Middle East strategy?

A small makeshift shop set up amidst the rubble of a war-torn building in Damascus, Syria. The scene shows crumbling concrete walls, scattered debris, and a variety of packaged goods displayed on a cart and in boxes, symbolizing resilience amid devastation.

The fall of Syria: Causes, implications, repercussions

24/01/202502/03/2025

The fall of Assad’s regime in Syria reshapes Middle Eastern geopolitics, ushering in chaos, rivalries, and shifting strategic balances

A Turkish soldier in full combat gear, wearing a helmet and a gas mask, crouches with a rifle aimed forward. The scene is enveloped in smoke, with sunlight cutting through, illuminating the grassy ground

Is war between Israel and Türkiye on the cards after the fall of Syria? Trump 2.0 and the regime change roulette

24/01/202522/03/2026

Israel and Türkiye face a complex post-Assad Syria, navigating heightened tensions, regional ambitions, and NATO dynamics. Despite strategic rivalries, large-scale conflict remains improbable amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes

A detailed map of Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions, highlighting strategic locations with colorful push pins, including major cities and trade routes in the Middle East

The Gulf Arab states’ strategic shift: A new era in Middle Eastern geopolitics and maritime configurations?

24/01/202514/03/2025

The Gulf Arab states are reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, pivoting from U.S. reliance towards China, India, and regional partnerships, while adopting a neutral stance amidst escalating Israel-Iran tensions

Turkey energy independence_Minister Alparslan Bayraktar delivering a speech on Turkey’s energy policy and its focus on independence, renewables, and strategic initiatives

Türkiye’s energy independence: Bridging resources and geopolitics in a dynamic global landscape

13/12/202413/02/2025

Türkiye’s energy ambitions, articulated by Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, weave energy independence with geopolitical strategy, highlighting Black Sea gas, renewable energy, and partnerships to redefine its role amid global shifts and regional challenges

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

A man in a suit holds an iron with a yellow star imprinted on its soleplate, pressing it onto an EU flag. The image symbolizes efforts to “fix” or “smooth out” Europe’s challenges, reflecting ongoing economic and political turmoil

Editorial #4

03/12/202412/02/2025

Europe faces mounting crises, from strategic indecision in Ukraine and the Middle East to economic stagnation and political turmoil in France. Can the continent adapt to an increasingly unstable global landscape?

geo-trends.eu_A cargo ship moving through dense fog, symbolizing uncertain conditions in Black Sea shipping routes

Securing the Black Sea: The battle for maritime stability

03/12/202412/02/2025

The Black Sea remains a volatile maritime zone. As Russia mines strategic channels and employs shadow fleets, regional and global trade face escalating threats. Can diplomacy and strategy keep trade lanes open?

The stunning view at the Carp Tail Terminal of Fujian Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

Saudi Aramco’s expanding petrochemical ties with China: A shift in global energy

21/11/202411/02/2025

Saudi Aramco’s deepening collaboration with Sinopec and new petrochemical ventures in China signal a transformative shift in global energy dynamics, with far-reaching geopolitical implications for the future of energy markets

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