Whether state-backed or de-centralized, digital currencies are increasingly a fixture of global geopolitics. Here are some trends to watch out for in the year ahead.

Examining the popular narrative of Russia’s waning influence in Central Asia against key economic, diplomatic, and security developments since the outbreak of the Ukraine war.

Donald Trump’s second term could remake US foreign policy, pivoting from post-Cold War internationalism to the realpolitik of old.

The initial success of Ukraine’s Kursk offensive provided a morale boost by demonstrating that Kyiv can challenge Russia on its own turf. Yet the long-term geopolitical value is more complicated.

While not necessarily a game-change in the short term, the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim natural gas field will reinforce positive development in the economies of Senegal and Mauritania.

A new operational methodology is emerging regarding Russian interference, as evidenced in recent polls in Georgia and Moldova.

The severing of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and off the coast of Taiwan echo the ongoing evolution in the hybrid warfare strategy of China, a likely culprit behind the sabotage.

As the United States continues efforts to stabilize its critical mineral supply chains under a second Trump administration, Uzbekistan seeks to boost its domestic mining industry – a geopolitical win-win.

Australia’s recent agreements with Papua New Guinea, Nauru, and the Solomon Islands mark a critical step in its efforts to maintain leadership and influence in the Pacific.

The funeral of President Jimmy Carter highlights an echo from the1980s ahead of the 2025 presidential inauguration.