geopolitics

Most Labour prime ministers start their time in power offering a vision of the future. Tony Blair promised that New Labour would give “new life” to Britain by mastering the global economy and revitalizing tired institutions. Harold Wilson said he would reforge the nation in the “white heat” of the s

It has quietly rebuilt economic and diplomatic ties while also deepening defence links to Israel and the US

This time, the silence from markets and the media has been deafening.

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Why a trade war can’t be avoided.

The U.S. war with Iran has had political, economic, and military implications that spread far beyond the Middle East. We asked five experts to assess how the war with Iran has affected U.S. bilateral relations with key countries that illustrate some of the global ramifications: South Korea, India, U

Ukraine’s expanding use of drones at all ranges has changed the war’s momentum. This episode examines how Kyiv is reaching deeper into Russian territory, disrupting operations and logistics as well as energy infrastructure. How is Russia adapting (or not)? Can these strikes produce lasting advantage

Preparing for an AI cyber crisis.

Why transactionalism won’t deliver peace in the Middle East.

In March 2025, China’s military researchers published a concept describing how to rapidly capture and subdue the city of Taipei. Distributed in restricted military channels, this approach argues Beijing can achieve victory “by blocking the city’s ability to receive external assistance, restricting i