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66 briefs tagged Geopolitics, across every topic.

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  1. 46Economics

    The IMF Cuts Its Forecast: A War-Shaped World Economy at 3.1 Percent

    The IMF has downgraded its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, signaling increased economic caution due to geopolitical tensions and the potential for…

    Syed Arshad HussainApr 17, 20265 min read
  2. 47World Affairs

    Hungary's April 12 Election: Tisza's Two-Thirds Majority and What It Means for the EU

    While preliminary election data from Hungary's April 12 vote suggests a significant shift in parliamentary representation, the ability of the Tisza party to…

    Kiran FatimaApr 17, 20265 min read
  3. 48Economics

    Ras Laffan: What Losing 17 Percent of Qatar's LNG Capacity Means for Buyers

    The missile strikes on 18 March 2026 that damaged 17 percent of Qatar's LNG capacity have triggered force majeure declarations, threatening a 12.8 million ton…

    Syed Arshad HussainMar 30, 20265 min read
  4. 49World Affairs

    Cuba's Grid Collapses: A Blockade, a Blackout and a Negotiation

    A nationwide blackout in Cuba left 10 million people without power for over 29 hours in March 2026. The collapse occurs amidst a three-month oil blockade and a…

    Kiran FatimaMar 23, 20264 min read
  5. 50Economics

    The Largest Emergency Oil Release in History Meets a Closed Strait

    The International Energy Agency's decision to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest in its history, seeks to mitigate supply disruptions caused by…

    Syed Arshad HussainMar 15, 20266 min read
  6. 51World Affairs

    Nepal's March Election: A New Party Wins 182 Seats After the Gen Z Protests

    The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured 80 First-Past-The-Post seats and maintains a significant lead in Proportional Representation counts following…

    Kiran FatimaMar 15, 20264 min read
  7. 52Economics

    China Sets Its Lowest Growth Target in Decades: Inside the 15th Five-Year Plan

    The National People's Congress has set a GDP growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026, marking a transition toward a moderate growth regime within the 15th…

    Syed Arshad HussainMar 13, 20266 min read
  8. 53World Affairs

    February 28: How the Iran War Began and Who Succeeded Khamenei

    The election of Mojtaba Khamenei to the position of Supreme Leader occurred following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during active military strikes…

    Kiran FatimaMar 11, 20265 min read
  9. 54World Affairs

    Venezuela After Maduro: Recognition, Oil Licenses and an Amnesty Bill

    The recognition of Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's sole Head of State and the restoration of U.S. diplomatic relations have initiated a period of legal and…

    Kiran FatimaMar 11, 20266 min read
  10. 55World Affairs

    Operation Ghazab lil Haq: Pakistan Strikes Kabul After Afghan Border Attacks

    The February 2026 airstrikes by Pakistan against Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia provinces mark a transition toward formal conflict following disputed claims of…

    Kiran FatimaMar 4, 20265 min read
  11. 56World Affairs

    Geneva, Abu Dhabi and the Donetsk Question: Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stood in March

    Geneva negotiations in March 2026 revealed a widening gap between Russian territorial demands in Donetsk and Ukrainian security requirements, framed by a…

    Kiran FatimaMar 3, 20265 min read
  12. 57AI & Data

    The New Delhi Declaration: What 88 Signatories Agreed to at the AI Impact Summit

    The New Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 88 signatories at the 2026 AI Impact Summit, commits nations to shared AI benefits but lacks binding enforcement. This…

    Syed Shahzad RazaFeb 25, 20265 min read
  13. 58Economics

    Learning Resources v. Trump: The Supreme Court Ends IEEPA Tariffs

    The Supreme Court's decision in Learning Resources v. Trump limits presidential authority by ruling that IEEPA does not empower the President to impose…

    Syed Arshad HussainFeb 25, 20264 min read
  14. 59World Affairs

    Bangladesh Votes: The BNP's Return and the Disputed Count

    The BNP-led alliance secured 212 seats in the February 12 election, marking a significant political transition in Bangladesh, though reported discrepancies in…

    Kiran FatimaFeb 19, 20265 min read
  15. 60World Affairs

    Thailand's February Election: Bhumjaithai Wins Big, the People's Party Falls Short

    Bhumjaithai emerged as the dominant force in Thailand's February 2026 election, securing 192 seats through strong constituency support, while the People's…

    Kiran FatimaFeb 15, 20265 min read