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🇮🇳🤖 At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, leaders pushed the shift from model competition to scaling AI in public infrastructure. Governance, investment, skills and sovereign AI dominated discussions as global cooperation becomes the big question.

#AIImpactSummit #AIGovernance #EmergingMarkets
February 19, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Future of Global Security: MSC 2026 🌍🛡️

Big power politics is back. Europe debates decline vs renewal, leaders call the post-WWII order over, EU defense integration accelerates, Ukraine pushes 2027 accession, and Greenland tensions test NATO unity.

#MSC2026 #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #NA
February 19, 2026 at 3:27 PM
📊 France–India 2026 Strategic Summit 🇫🇷🇮🇳

Mumbai accelerates the partnership: $40B defence deal incl. 114 Rafales, €16.2B trade momentum, and AI leadership under “Horizon 2047.” A new phase of strategic convergence.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bd3262a

#FranceIndia #MumbaiSummit #Rafale #AI #Geopol
France–India 2026 Mumbai Summit & $40B Defense Deal
Modi and Macron meet in Mumbai for the 2026 summit, sealing a $40B defense deal, Rafale talks, AI cooperation, and rising India–France trade ties.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🔥 W.A.R. on the Horizon — The End of Strategic Ambiguity

Europe moves from rhetoric to responsibility. NATO roles grow, defence integration deepens, and transatlantic ties turn conditional. Strategic autonomy is becoming institutional.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bb69ef4

#WAROnTheHorizon #Geopolit
Europe Under Pressure: Strategic Autonomy, NATO, and Power Shifts
Europe faces rising security pressure as autonomy, NATO dependence, Arctic militarisation, and U.S. uncertainty reshape deterrence, diplomacy, and defence strategy.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
🗞️ Munich 2026 – The End of Strategic Ambiguity

Munich signaled a turning point in transatlantic ties: U.S. backing now depends on burden-sharing, Europe weighs hard power, and China offers an alternative. The post-Cold War consensus is over.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bfb155a

#Munich2026 #MSC202
Munich 2026: The End of Strategic Ambiguity in Europe
Munich 2026 exposed transatlantic tensions, Europe’s Ukraine dilemma, Arctic stakes, and the end of post-Cold War strategic ambiguity.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
🇫🇷🤝🇮🇳 Macron in Mumbai: Defence, AI & Strategic Alignment

Macron met Modi to deepen defence ties (114 Rafale talks), boost trade & scale AI cooperation under Horizon 2047. Tribute at Taj Palace reaffirmed counter-terror solidarity.

#India #France #Macron #Modi #Defence #AI #IndoPacific #Geopolitics
February 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
🌏 Asia on the Horizon | Mandates & Military Shifts

Asia’s strategic map is tightening. Japan expands defence ambitions, Taiwan ties tech to resilience, and China signals firmer control. Domestic mandates now shape Indo-Pacific security.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bdecfe6

#AsiaOnTheHorizon #IndoPa
Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings
Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Lunar New Year marks 3,500 years of renewal and shared tradition across Asia. From Chūnjié to Tết and Seollal, families gather, honour ancestors, and welcome prosperity under the first full moon—a timeless reminder of new beginnings.

#LunarNewYear #NewBeginnings #CulturalTraditions
February 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM
#MSC2026 revealed a world in transition. The West debates its future as Europe accelerates defence integration, Ukraine warns against exclusion from peace talks, and China asserts a multipolar vision. Global rules are being rewritten.

#Geopolitics #GlobalOrder #StrategicAutonomy
February 16, 2026 at 7:31 AM
📊 EU Financial Assistance to Ukraine (2026–2027)

The EU approved a €90B loan covering ~66% of Ukraine’s 2026–27 needs, prioritizing defense & budget support. Repayment links to future Russian reparations.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b02437c

#EU #Ukraine #Geopolitics #DefensePolicy #WarInUkraine
EU €90B Financial Assistance to Ukraine (2026–2027)
Infographic on the EU’s €90B loan to Ukraine for 2026–2027, covering defence funding, budget support, reparations mechanism, and governance conditions.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
📊China–Hungary Relations Update

Wang Yi–Orbán meeting signals deeper ties as Budapest–Belgrade rail launches, Chinese EV/battery FDI expands, and EU–China trade frictions grow. Shift from project building to operational phase.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b6fecd0

#ChinaHungary #Geopolitics #FDI #EU
China–Hungary Relations: February 2026 Update
Analysis of China–Hungary relations after the Feb 2026 Wang Yi–Orbán meeting, covering trade, FDI, rail, aviation, and EU-China tensions.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
NATO signals a shift toward “NATO 3.0” as Europe takes on greater defence responsibility. Ukraine remains the top priority, while Arctic Sentry expands deterrence in the High North. A recalibration—not a rupture.

#NATO #NATOef="/hashtag/NATO30" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NATO30 #EuropeanSecurity #Ukraine #Geopolitics
February 13, 2026 at 6:39 AM
📰 Two Speeds Ahead — Europe at a Crossroads

Can the EU stay effective at 27, or must a core move faster on defence & competitiveness? With leaders urging flexibility, “two-speed Europe” is shifting from theory to necessity.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b5f34f5
#EuropeanUnion #EUIntegration #TwoSpeedEur
Two-Speed Europe: Integration at a Strategic Crossroads
EU leaders push two-speed integration to overcome paralysis in security and competitiveness, risking fragmentation and political division.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
📢 Today!

The Annual Neighbourhoods Conference is happening this afternoon.
A final chance to join key discussions on “Ukraine: Entering Realpolitik by Necessity” and the major geopolitical challenges shaping the EU’s future.

Don’t miss it! https://www.rfr.bz/b43a99b

#EU #Ukraine #Realpolitik
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM
NATO launches Arctic Sentry, unifying allied operations in the High North. No new deployments—just stronger coordination and strategic signaling as Arctic competition grows. Alliance management is becoming as crucial as deterrence.

#NATO #ArcticSentry #ArcticSecurity #HighNorth #Geopolitics
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 AM
🔥 W.A.R. on the Horizon | Strategic Stability Redefined

New START’s end, shifting NATO roles & EU defence expansion show a system adapting without guardrails. Stability isn’t collapsing — it’s being recalibrated downward.

Read more: https://www.rfr.bz/b7f7e50

#WAROnTheHorizon #Geopolitics #
Europe Under Pressure: Strategic Autonomy, NATO, and Power Shifts
Europe faces rising security pressure as autonomy, NATO dependence, Arctic militarisation, and U.S. uncertainty reshape deterrence, diplomacy, and defence strategy.
www.rfr.bz
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
📰 Strategic Coexistence Without Trust

Xi–Trump–Putin diplomacy shows rivalry managed, not resolved. Calibrated signals, hedging, and firm red lines—on Taiwan, Russia, Iran—define a fragile equilibrium without trust.

🔗https://www.rfr.bz/b77d859

#Geopolitics #USChina #GreatPowerPolitics #Dipl
Xi–Trump Diplomacy and Strategic Coexistence in a Multipolar Order
An analysis of Xi–Trump diplomacy, Sino-Russian coordination, and strategic coexistence without trust in today’s great-power competition.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
🌏 Asia on the Horizon | Stability Without Settlement

Indo-Pacific stability is managed, not resolved—shaped by signalling, trade, tech, and middle-power strategy. Competition persists, carefully negotiated.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bea5605

#AsiaOnTheHorizon #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #Geoeconomi
Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings
Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.
www.rfr.bz
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
**🇮🇳🤝🇲🇾 India–Malaysia Talks signal strategic convergence. Modi’s visit boosts focus on semiconductors, AI & regional stability. With 11 new agreements, progress is clear—but delivery will decide impact.

#India #Malaysia #IndoPacific #Semiconductors #TradeDiplomacy**
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM
🌍 Join us for the Annual Neighbourhoods Conference

📅 Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00 – 17:30
📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (tinyurl.com/BtHAnnual2026)

This year’s theme: "Ukraine: Entering Realpolitik by Necessity"

#Geopolitics #Ukraine #EU #Realpolitik #MiddleEast
February 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Europe, NATO & the Limits of Independence

Strategic autonomy isn’t absolute. Europe can act in limited crises, but deterrence still relies on NATO integration—not separation. The real gap is enablers, not troops.
🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b0e6525

#Europe #NATO #StrategicAutonomy #Security #Geopoli
Europe, NATO, and the Limits of Strategic Autonomy
An analysis of Europe’s strategic autonomy debate, NATO dependence, U.S. political volatility, and why conditional autonomy within NATO is the only viable path.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
🚨 W.A.R. on the Horizon — Europe Under Strategic Compression

Shocks now transmit, not absorb. From the Arctic and space to nuclear risk and trade, Europe faces hard choices on power, resilience, and credibility.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bc375fd

#WARontheHorizon #Geopolitics #EuropeanSecurity #N
Europe on the Brink: War, Defence and the New Security Order
Europe enters a new security era shaped by war, defence expansion, and strategic realignment. Analysis of NATO, Ukraine, SAFE and Europe’s defence transformation.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
📊 China–Uruguay Relations

China–Uruguay ties deepen after Pres. Orsi’s 2026 Beijing visit. Trade hits $5.8B as cooperation expands into ports, green tech & fintech—positioning Uruguay as China’s South Atlantic gateway.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b81e5d4

#ChinaUruguay #Geopolitics #GlobalTrade
China–Uruguay Relations: Strategic Partnership and Trade Outlook
An infographic analysis of China–Uruguay relations, highlighting trade growth, strategic cooperation pillars, and geopolitical positioning after the 2026 Beijing visit.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
🇺🇸🧊🇨🇴 Trump–Petro: reset in tone, not policy. After months of tension, their first meeting was cordial, but rifts over drugs, security and energy remain. Symbolism over substance: ties look stabilized, not transformed.

#USA #Colombia #Trump #GustavoPetro #Diplomacy
February 4, 2026 at 6:09 AM
📊 U.S.–India Trade Agreement: Strategic Realignment

Tariffs ease, but stay above pre-trade war levels. Trade relief is tied to India’s energy pivot toward the U.S.—signaling de-escalation, not a full reset.

🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/bd235a1

#USIndiaRelations #TradePolicy #Geopolitics #IndoPacifi
U.S.–India Trade Agreement: Tariffs, Energy Shift & Markets
Analysis of the U.S.–India trade agreement, tariff rollback, energy realignment from Russia, and market reactions shaping Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM