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India, Sri Lanka heading for a food crisis in the wake of the conflict in Iran

Concern is growing in rural areas, where farmers fear an imminent food crisis linked to fertiliser shortages.

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

India, Sri Lanka heading for a food crisis in the wake of the conflict in Iran

A fragile truce following Trump’s U-turn on Iran

The conflict between the United States and Iran took an unexpected turn last night.

Apr 8, 2026

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9 min read

A fragile truce following Trump’s U-turn on Iran

The head of the Burkinabe junta calls for democracy to be “forgotten”

Initially, the junta in power in Burkina Faso had pledged to restore a democratic system by July 2024.

Apr 6, 2026

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7 min read

The head of the Burkinabe junta calls for democracy to be “forgotten”

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from NATO

The United States’ European allies have refused to join the war being waged by Washington and Israel against Iran.

Apr 1, 2026

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9 min read

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from NATO

The war in the Middle East is triggering a rush for Ukrainian drones

Over the course of four years of war against Russia, Ukraine has acquired unique operational and industrial expertise in the production of drones.

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

The war in the Middle East is triggering a rush for Ukrainian drones

In the West Bank, a wave of coordinated attacks by settlers against Palestinians

A series of attacks targeted several Palestinian villages in the West Bank over the weekend, with the perpetrators going unpunished.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

In the West Bank, a wave of coordinated attacks by settlers against Palestinians

China has long been preparing for an oil crisis in the Middle East

As the world’s largest oil importer, China is on the front line in the face of soaring prices.

Mar 16, 2026

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6 min read

China has long been preparing for an oil crisis in the Middle East

Tariffs: the US Supreme Court's setback for Trump

The country's highest court ruled that Trump's tariffs were illegal.

Feb 20, 2026

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11 min read

Tariffs: the US Supreme Court's setback for Trump

Europe attempts to resist economic pressure from the US and China

At a summit this week, European leaders outlined a range of solutions to revive the economy.

Feb 13, 2026

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11 min read

Europe attempts to resist economic pressure from the US and China

The Geopolitical Brief changes pace

Better crafted but less frequent newsletters, and new content coming soon.

Feb 10, 2026

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2 min read

The Geopolitical Brief changes pace

Fears of a new arms race

The latest nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires this week.

Feb 4, 2026

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Fears of a new arms race

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

The aim is to roll out a payment system to rival American platforms by 2027.

Feb 3, 2026

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7 min read

European payment players join forces against Visa and Mastercard

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Mario Draghi has launched a strong appeal in Belgium to transform the European Union into a federation capable of resisting pressure from major powers.

Feb 2, 2026

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8 min read

Europe: a federation to stand up to China and the United States?

Companies collaborating with ICE in the United States under increasing pressure

Criticism is no longer directed solely at the authorities, but also at private contractors providing services to ICE.

Jan 30, 2026

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6 min read

Companies collaborating with ICE in the United States under increasing pressure

Israeli military admits to over 70,000 deaths in Gaza

It now recognises the Gaza Ministry of Health's estimate as credible.

Jan 29, 2026

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7 min read

Israeli military admits to over 70,000 deaths in Gaza

The EU now wants to reduce its energy dependence on the United States

Brussels intends to accelerate the diversification of its energy supplies in order to reduce its dependence on American gas.

Jan 28, 2026

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6 min read

The EU now wants to reduce its energy dependence on the United States

The American territorial blackmail against Ukraine

The United States indicated to Kiev that its security guarantees would be contingent upon a peace agreement involving the cession of Donbas.

Jan 27, 2026

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7 min read

The American territorial blackmail against Ukraine

India and the EU on track to conclude a massive trade agreement

Indian and European authorities have concluded negotiations on an agreement that has been awaited for nearly 20 years.

Jan 26, 2026

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7 min read

India and the EU on track to conclude a massive trade agreement

The war in Ukraine is being fought in Chinese factories

Moscow and Kyiv have developed their own assembly lines, but remain dependent on Chinese components, which cost three times less than their Western equivalents.

Jan 21, 2026

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7 min read

The war in Ukraine is being fought in Chinese factories

European Parliament suspends the trade agreement with the United States

This decision follows Donald Trump's latest threats, with the main political groups confirming the freeze today.

Jan 20, 2026

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7 min read

European Parliament suspends the trade agreement with the United States

Colombia: main armed group ready to unite guerrillas in the face of possible US intervention

This convergence would be envisaged as a response of "defence of the homeland" in the face of foreign aggression.

Jan 16, 2026

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7 min read

Colombia: main armed group ready to unite guerrillas in the face of possible US intervention

In Ukraine, France would now provide two-thirds of military intelligence

Paris now plays a central role in a field long dominated by the United States.

Jan 15, 2026

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In Ukraine, France would now provide two-thirds of military intelligence

Greenland: less than an hour of discussion at the White House

The meeting was attended by Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who received the Danish and Greenlandic Foreign Ministers.

Jan 14, 2026

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7 min read

Greenland: less than an hour of discussion at the White House

Trump increasingly threatening towards Iran

He urged protesters to "take control of their institutions," saying that "help is on the way."

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

Trump increasingly threatening towards Iran

Iran: the Supreme Leader is not giving up

Ali Khamenei stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran would not back down in the face of protesters.

Jan 9, 2026

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7 min read

Iran: the Supreme Leader is not giving up
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