Inside Geopolitics

March 3, 2025 | President Trump on Monday suspended all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, citing President Zelenskyy's reluctance to engage in peace negotiations with Russia. This decision aims to pressure Ukraine into pursuing diplomatic resolutions to the ongoing conflict. The move will also pressure Europe to increase its support for Kyiv. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #Aid

April 29, 2025 | Following a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir region that killed 26 people, Pakistan is warning that an Indian military incursion is imminent. Islamabad is lobbying global powers to intervene diplomatically, but New Delhi’s patience is wearing thin — sharpening tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors. #geopolitics #news #India #Pakistan

May 20, 2025 | President Trump has unveiled the “Golden Dome,” an ambitious U.S. missile defense initiative designed to intercept both global and space-based threats. With a $175 billion price tag and a three-year timeline, the project marks a major acceleration in America’s pursuit of space-based deterrence. Canada is also in talks to join the effort. #geopolitics #news #GoldenDome

May 6, 2025 | In the aftermath of a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have surged. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has initiated a diplomatic mission, starting in Islamabad and planning to proceed to New Delhi, aiming to mediate and de-escalate the situation between the two nuclear-armed rivals. #geopolitics #news #Iran #India #pakistan

May 10, 2025 | Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul on May 15. The offer comes just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland to discuss the “coalition of the willing” in support of Ukraine. #geopolitics #news #ceasefire #Putin #Ukraine #Russia

April 28, 2025 | A major power outage disrupted parts of Spain, Portugal, and France on Monday, paralyzing critical infrastructure and leaving millions without electricity. Early reports suggest the incident was not caused by a cyberattack, though the exact cause has yet to be determined. #news #breaking #outage #Europe #Portugal #Spain #France

March 7, 2025 | In response to diminishing US military support under President Trump, European leaders have agreed to significantly increase defense spending, aiming to enhance Europe's autonomous defense capabilities against Russian aggression in Ukraine. The plan includes freeing up roughly €800B for defense spending. #geopolitics #news #breaking #EU #europe

March 17, 2025 | During a massive anti-government protest in Belgrade, participants experienced sudden panic attributed to an unusual noise, leading to allegations that Serbian security forces employed a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse the crowd. Officials have denied these claims, asserting that no such devices were used during the demonstration. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Serbia

March 6, 2025 | China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget for 2025, officially raising military expenditures to approximately $245 billion—though the true figure is likely much higher. This marks the 10th consecutive year of defense budget growth, underscoring Beijing's commitment to military modernization amid an increasingly complex global security landscape. #geopolitics #news #breaking #China

April 30, 2025 | The United States and Ukraine have finalized an agreement on rare earth minerals and other natural resources. The deal gives the U.S. priority access to new investment projects aimed at developing Ukraine’s natural resource reserves. #geopolitics #news #Ukraine #Minerals #Trump

March 1, 2025 | A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended in a heated exchange, resulting in the collapse of a proposed agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. This diplomatic fallout raises concerns about future U.S.-Ukraine relations and the ongoing conflict with Russia. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #Minerals

Here is what the new U.S. “Liberation Day” tariffs look like when mapped. Notice any big names missing from the list? #tariffs #geopolitics #news #breaking #map

May 6, 2025 | In a dramatic escalation, India launched strikes inside Pakistan’s undisputed territory for the first time since 2019, targeting five sites including Ahmadpur East and Muridke. India claims it was targeting “terrorist infrastructure” while Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called India’s attack an “act of war”. #geopolitics #news #India #Pakistan #OperationSindoor #IndiaPakistanWar

March 7, 2025 | President Trump is considering imposing additional sanctions and tariffs on Russia to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire and peace negotiations with Ukraine. This move follows the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, aiming to incentivize both parties towards a diplomatic resolution. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Trump

March 21, 2025 | WHAT YOU SEE: This map illustrates the spread of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) across the globe, highlighting countries at different stages of adoption, from initial discussions to fully enacted legislation. WHAT IS THE DMA: The DMA is a European competition law. Its goal is to spark competition in markets dominated by Silicon Valley giants. The act targets six “gatekeepers”: Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, aiming to reshape app stores, online advertising, e-commerce, messaging services, and other digital tools. | Explore the interactive map by @CEPA | #geopolitics #EU #Tech #DMA

April 15, 2025 | Facing escalating U.S. tariffs, Chinese President Xi Jinping is stepping up diplomatic outreach across Southeast Asia with several high-profile state visits including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The move signals Beijing’s strategic pivot to shore up regional influence and form a geopolitical coalition to oppose Washington. #geopolitics #news #tariffs #Asia

April 23, 2025 | On April 22, 2025, Jihadist militants attacked a group of tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring 17. The group "Kashmir Resistance" claimed responsibility. It was the deadliest civilian attack in the India-governed region since 2008, underscoring persistent tensions in the disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan.​ #geopolitics #news #India #Pakistan #pahalgam #Kashmir

March 11, 2025 | Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Moscow’s response, following high-level negotiations in Saudi Arabia. In response, the U.S. has lifted restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. The two countries have also revived talks about a potential mineral deal that was derailed last month. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #ceasefire

March 18, 2025 | The United States has escalated its military operations in Yemen in recent days, conducting airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels following their renewed threats to attack Israeli vessels in the Red Sea. This marks a significant intensification in the region's conflict, with President Trump holding Iran accountable for the Houthis' actions. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Yemen #Iran

May 15, 2025 | Ukraine and Russia are set to hold their first formal peace talks in three years, hosted in Istanbul. Neither Vladimir Putin nor Donald Trump is expected to attend, according to official statements from both governments. The U.S. will be represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while Russia is sending a delegation of senior envoys to represent the Kremlin. #geopolitics #news #ceasefire #Putin #Ukraine #Russia #Turkey