Inside Geopolitics

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 28, 2025 | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that Berlin will support Ukraine in developing its own long-range missile systems, free from previous Western-imposed targeting restrictions. This marks a strategic shift intended to bolster Ukraine’s ability to significantly weaken Russian military infrastructure—but it also risks escalating the conflict. #geopolitics #news #Ukraine #Germany

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

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

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

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

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

May 10, 2025 | India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following their deadliest clash in decades. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for brokering the truce between the nuclear-armed rivals. But with early violations and competing accounts of how the deal came together, the stability may prove short-lived. #geopolitics #news #India #Pakistan #ceasefire #Trump

"Deterrence requires capability and credibility — your adversary has to see what you have and believe you'll use it" - General (Ret.) Ben Hodges. The United States' military network in Europe, now under review by the Pentagon, serves as a critical hub for NATO, regional deterrence, and global operations. The key bases highlighted on this map support missions ranging from tracking Russian submarines and intercepting missile threats to enabling rapid responses in the Middle East and Africa, as well as conducting intelligence operations far beyond Europe. | Head to @CEPA to discover more articles | #geopolitics #NATO #Bases #Trump

April 9, 2025 | The U.S. has paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days as the White House negotiates trade agreements with more than 70 countries. The temporary pause applies to nations that have not retaliated against U.S. tariffs. The baseline 10% tariff remains in effect. China, which imposed countermeasures, is excluded from the pause and will now face a 125% tariff rate. #geopolitics #news #tariffs

April 24, 2025 | U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks on Kyiv after missile strikes killed at least 12 people. While this marked a rare public criticism of Putin, Trump also recently faulted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to entertain a peace deal that would allow Russia to retain control over Crimea. #geopolitics #news #Trump #Putin

April 8, 2025 | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed America’s commitment to NATO during last week’s meeting of foreign ministers. “The United States is in NATO,” Rubio said. “[It] is as active in NATO as ever, and some of this hysteria and hyperbole that I see … is unwarranted.” #geopolitics #news #NATO #Rubio

May 19, 2025 | U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine would commence immediate ceasefire negotiations following a 2-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. After the announcement, Putin said Moscow was also ready to discuss “compromises” with Kyiv. #geopolitics #news #Russia #Ukraine #Trump #Ceasefire

April 2, 2025 | President Donald Trump has announced a comprehensive set of tariffs, referred to as "Liberation Day" tariffs, aiming to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign goods and bolster domestic manufacturing. The reciprocal tariffs will hit dozens of countries, including developing economies that tax American-made products. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Trade #Tariff

May 16, 2025 | President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a nuclear agreement. The proposed deal would see Iran limit uranium enrichment and allow inspections in exchange for sanctions relief. This development reflects a strategic move by the U.S. to contain Iran's regional influence and reinforce its own dominance in the Middle East. #geopolitics #news #Iran