Keywords: Geopolitical Tensions


China and Russia Warn Against Foreign Interference as Eurasian Tensions Persist

China and Russia have renewed their opposition to what they describe as destabilising foreign interference in Eurasia, presenting sovereignty and non-intervention as central principles of regional stability. The position was outlined in a joint statement published during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s......

Arctic: China Accuses the European Union of Reviving a Cold War Mentality

The new European strategy for the Arctic has drawn criticism from Beijing, which denounces an approach likely to exacerbate geopolitical rivalries in the region. With enhanced surveillance capabilities, infrastructure development, and new shipping routes, the Arctic is asserting itself as a strategic......

Morocco rejects the use of strategic maritime routes as geopolitical bargaining tools

Morocco has called for regional crises to be addressed through dialogue, respect for national sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution, warning against the use of strategic maritime passages as instruments of political and economic pressure. The position was presented in Baghdad during the 52nd session......

Trump Dismisses Claims of Russian and Chinese Military Support for Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

US President Donald Trump has played down the possibility that Russia and China are providing military assistance to Iran, arguing that direct involvement in the conflict would expose both powers to significant strategic risks. In a statement published Monday evening on his Truth Social platform, Trump......

IMF Projects Strong Saudi Economic Rebound in 2027 Amid Modest Global Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the global economy to continue expanding at a moderate pace, forecasting growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, according to its October 2026 World Economic Outlook. The projection for 2026 has been revised upward by 0.1 percentage point from the fund’s......

European Commission opposes cuts to crisis funding ahead of EU budget summit

The European Commission has opposed proposed reductions to the European Union’s crisis-response funding, warning that the changes could weaken the bloc’s ability to support farmers and regions facing future emergencies. The disagreement comes ahead of a key EU summit in Brussels, where member......

World Bank keeps Russia growth forecast at 0.8% as Middle East faces contraction

The World Bank has maintained its forecast for Russia’s economic growth at 0.8% in 2026, while projecting a sharp contraction across the Middle East and North Africa as prolonged regional conflict continues to weigh on economic activity. According to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook......

WTO warns global economic fragmentation could hit output and trade

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that escalating trade and geopolitical tensions among major economic powers could fragment the global economy into competing blocs, potentially carrying significant costs for global output and international trade. In its latest annual report, the WTO said......

Houthis emerge as a growing threat to Trump and Saudi Arabia

The rapid rise of the Houthis has opened a new and potentially destabilizing chapter in the Middle East. By gaining control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait in just nine days, the Iran-aligned Yemeni movement has acquired a strategic position capable of disrupting one of the world's most important maritime......