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Digitalisation is rapidly changing, especially when it comes to who is in control on the data people produce. The EU is realising and implementing policies to ensure their digital sovereignty.

#Digitalisation #DigitalSovereignty #EU #DSA #AI

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Europe’s New Age of Digital Sovereignty
Developing the best technology is the goal for any business. Without the best teams for research and development, it would be difficult to achieve this goal, which is where many governments step in to...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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The American political intervention, combining security and access to natural resources, opens a fragile window for stability, but the future remains uncertain with the violent group M23, who continues to pose problems in the DRC

#Africa #M23 #DRC

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M23 in DRC: What is happening?
Introduction:The violent group M23 is at the heart of the instability in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the Kivu region (far East of the DRC), this rebel group took multiple great cities such ...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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The 25 year wait for the Mercosur-EU trade deal has finally arrived, but was the delay worth it? The deal may have more to do with the changing landscape of geopolitical strategy than many social issues.

#EU #Mercosur #trade #MiddlePower #Agriculture

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EU–Mercosur: Power, Not Prices
Imagine a trade deal that takes twenty-five years to negotiate, sparks protests across Europe, divides governments, worries environmental groups, and is expected to become one of the most consequentia...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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CK Hutchison’s Panama port deal exemplifies the major powers continuation to assert their dominance. Smaller countries and private enterprises in the vicinity bear the brunt of the consequences.

#Geoeconomics #Panama #Port #CKHutchison #Securitisation

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CK Hutchison Trapped in Panama Port Power Struggle
From the outset of his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that his goal was to “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), frequently asserting the United States’ dominance through both dome...
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February 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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When international institutions are ineffectual to bring peace to conflict zones, is it better to reform or to create a whole new system? The Board of Peace is challenging the post- World War II order.

#USA #UN #Gaza #Geopolitics #Security

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Board of Peace: a New Kind of International Charter
After World War II, the major powers decided on peace by working together to create a system that will foster cooperation. The United Nations grew out of this idea so that states would work together t...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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The apparent weakening of U.S. commitment to multilateralism has increased China’s engagement with Western Europe and the AU, which is promoting a global system rooted in rule of law and institutionalism.

#Multilateralism #Institutionalism #China #USA

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China’s multilateral diplomacy as U.S.-Western ties becomes strained
Introduction:Chinese leadership began 2026 with increased diplomatic engagement with Western states and multilateral institutions, at a time where U.S. commitment to multilateralism seems to be waning...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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This week's newsletter explores the Panama port, M23 in the DRC, Digital Sovereignty, China's Multilateralism, the Mercosur-EU deal, and the Board of Peace.

#Geopolitics #Geoeconomics #GeoStrategy #Securitisation

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Newsletter #9 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletter explores the Panama port, M23 in the DRC, Digital Sovereignty, China's Multilateralism, the Mercosur-EU deal, and the Board of Peace. Please let u...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Global firms are changing and political decisions from powerful countries are impacting their operations while geopolitics are getting in the way.

#Geoeconomics #Geopolitics #MNC #Economy #trade

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Multinational Companies: How Geopolitics Impact Big Business
Global firms are changing the way they do business. Political decisions from powerful countries are changing how multinational companies (MNC) make decisions on their operations. This can be seen in m...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Economic security helps autocratic regimes survive but the protests in Iran shows what happens when security collapses and how it ripples across the region.

#Geoeconomics #Geopolitics #Iran #Security #Protests

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Iran Protests Consume the Middle East
On 28 December 2025, the Iranian rial plummeted to a record low against the U.S. dollar and economic uncertainty was further inflamed when the inflation rate was reportedly 42.2 percent. Against the b...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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The EU faces a resurgent Great Power era: Ukraine entering its 4th year of conflict, Taiwan tensions and the US moves on Venezuela and Greenland. How could the EU answer to this return to Great Power Politics?

#EU #Defence #GreatPowers #StrongEurope

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Europe and Great Power Politics: How Europe Is Responding?
The war in Ukraine, the “inevitable reunification” of Taiwan with China, or the intervention of the USA in Venezuela and its ambitions over Greenland marked a clear return to Great Power Politics. In ...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Possible evidence has arisen of Chinese special forces after Venezuela's invasion towards Taiwan.

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#USinvasion #Venezuela #China #Taiwan #Militarydrill

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January 24, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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With natural resources and national security on the forefront, the power struggle for the Arctic is becoming more important than ever.

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#Geopolitics #Geoeconomics #Security #NATO #Arctic #Greenland

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The Fight for the Arctic
Climate change is reshaping how goods are transported around the globe. With smaller ice caps in the Arctic, ships and tankers are able to navigate new routes. This scenario is especially helpful to t...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Energy security has returned as a central instrument of power, shaping conflict, state resilience, and global influence far beyond markets and prices.

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#EnergySecurity #GeopoliticsOfEnergy #EnergyAndPower #StrategicResources

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Energy, Power, and the Return of Hard Geopolitics
“Everything that exists requires energy to create and to operate—not some things, everything,” said energy analysis expert Mark P. Mills back in 2024. That remark may sound evident but it keeps return...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Check out the articles on Great Power in the EU, the tensions over the Arctic, how energy is essential to national security, why multinational companies are changing their business and how the US invasion impacts China and Taiwan.

#Geopolitics

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Newsletter #8 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the Great Power struggle within the EU, the escalating tensions over the Arctic, how energy and hard power are essential to national sec...
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January 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Somaliland has spent decades developing democratic government infrastructure to achieve UN-recognised statehood. Israel has recognised the territory and its ripple is spreading across the region.

#Sovereignty #Somaliland #UAE #Geopolitics #Geoeconomics

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The Long Road to Recognition for Somaliland
In 1991, the Somali National Movement declared autonomy over Somaliland, which is located in the northern area in the Horn of Africa. The strategic location of this territory is especially significant...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Southeast Asia’s most persistent territorial dispute has surged into intense armed conflict. Why has 2025 been the year of escalated border skirmishes between Cambodia and Thailand?

#ASEAN #Cambodia #Thailand #Geopolitics #Conflict

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The Thailand - Cambodia Flare-Up Explained
In early December 2025, one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent territorial disputes surged into intense armed conflict, as Thailand and Cambodia exchanged artillery fire, airstrikes and rocket attack...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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The U.S. military build up in the Caribbean Sea and the rhetoric out of the White House aimed at Venezuela has created uncertain future for the Venezuelan people. Read more here:

#Venezuela #USA #Geopolitics #InternationalLaw #Security

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Venezuela’s Shocking New Reality
Several countries of Latin America have been at the other end of regime change instigated by the United States. The last time regime change like this happened was when the United States arrested Manue...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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In the past decade, private military companies have increased their presence, particularly in the Sahel. Where there is great competition of power, the impact raises difficult challenges to the region.

#Africa #PMCs #Sahel #Security #ForeignInfluence

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January 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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In an interconnected 21st century world, there is a geopolitical aspect to almost everything, Christmas included. Explore how the world’s most celebrated holiday became entangled in global power politics.

#Christmas #Peace #Religion #Culture #SoftPower

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The Geopolitics of Christmas: A Duality of Peace and Conflict
Introduction:Christmas is not often linked to international relations or politics. It is generally seen as a time of celebration, peace, and goodwill, characteristics not usually associated withgeopol...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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This week's newsletter explores the news of Venezuela, PMCs in the Sahel, the Geopolitics of Christmas, clashes between Cambodia and Thailand and Somaliland's statehood.

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#VenezuelaInvasion #USA #Geopolitics #Thailand #Cambodia #Somaliland #Sahel
Newsletter #7 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the shocking news of Venezuela, PMCs in the Sahel, the Geopolitics of Christmas, what is happening between Cambodia and Thailand and Som...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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An analysis of the long-awaited EU–Mercosur trade deal: What is it, who is involved, and why has it taken decades to ratify?

#Mercosur #EU #Trade #Agriculture

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The EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement: Decades in the making
The proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc has become one of the most protracted negotiations in contemporary international trade. Negotiations initially began in 19...
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January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Happy New Year from all of us at Why Geopolitics Matter! We wish you the very best for 2026 🎉🎉
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are fighting a proxy war in Yemen for years and causing regional instability.

#SaudiArabia #UnitedArabEmirates #KSA #UAE #Yemen #STC #Statehood #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

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The STC in Yemen is taking over, but what does that mean?
Since the Arab Spring in 2011, Yemen has been embroiled in disorder and tragedy. The rise of the Houthi group, who challenged the central government and seized power in Sanaa in 2014, continues to wre...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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From Goals to Geopolitics: Why FIFA’s “Peace Prize” to Trump Matters.

#USA #FIFA  #Sportswashing  #Football #Geopolitics

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Why FIFA’s “Peace Prize” to Trump Matters
On December 6th in Washington D.C during the official draw for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA awarded U.S. President Donald J. Trump with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”. An awa...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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The Russian Influence in Georgia: After One Year, What Happened?

#Georgia #Sakartvelo #Europe #Russia #ForeignInfluence #Caucasus

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The Russian Influence in Georgia: After One Year, What Happened?
Introduction:In October 2024, the contested legislative elections led the pro-Russian party Georgian Dream in power, which appointed later in November a new president, Mikheïl Kevalachvili. The former...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM