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Libya's current situation in 2026: political outlook, risks and power struggles

Libya’s current political situation in 2026 is defined by a deepening divide between competing centres of power, fragile economic indicators and rising external pressure.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Dec 2025

Libya's current situation in 2026: political outlook, risks and power struggles

Is Iran shielding the state or its people?

Iran is navigating a prolonged period of structural strain in which economic fragility, energy imbalances, and deep social change increasingly intersect.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Dec 2025

Is Iran shielding the state or its people?

The strategic sectors Russia won’t surrender

Despite intense Western sanctions, Russia has been able to maintain both arms and nuclear energy exports in an effort to sustain its economy.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 12 Dec 2025

The strategic sectors Russia won’t surrender

Is Ahmed al-Sharaa redefining the geopolitical chessboard?

The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 5 Dec 2025

Is Ahmed al-Sharaa redefining the geopolitical chessboard?

How Rabat built a global case for Western Sahara

Resolution 2797 has been a crowning achievement for Morocco's diplomatic efforts to advocate for its control over the Western Sahara and could reshape North Africa's political dynamics.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 3 Dec 2025

How Rabat built a global case for Western Sahara

How Washington is redefining Pakistan’s critical minerals value chain

Pakistan offers a node between Gulf capital, American technology, and the resource-hungry Indo-Pacific for the world’s few most critical minerals

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 30 Nov 2025

How Washington is redefining Pakistan’s critical minerals value chain

Tom Barrack’s implausible mission in Lebanon

At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Nov 2025

Tom Barrack’s implausible mission in Lebanon

Is this the start of a new Saudi–US strategic order?

Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington signalled that U.S.-Saudi relations are entering a more structured and future-oriented phase. The partnership is increasingly anchored in shared tech priorities, deeper defence integration and large-scale capital alignment with U.S. strategic industries.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 24 Nov 2025

Is this the start of a new Saudi–US strategic order?

What's wrong in America's economy?

On paper, the U.S. economy appears to be doing well, with GDP growth and inflation holding steady. Yet many Americans say they are feeling increasing economic pressure. Are Americans overreacting, or is there something fundamentally wrong in the U.S. economy?

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 22 Nov 2025

Crude choices: India's sanction dilemma

New Delhi must carefully balance its partnership with the U.S. against its desire for cheap Russian oil.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 19 Nov 2025

The networks behind Libya’s instability

Through corruption and opportunism, 111st Brigade commander Abdulsalam al-Zoubi has recently become a dominant figure in western Libya, but in the country's cyclical politics of violence, it's unclear how long he could remain.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 18 Nov 2025

The race for AI leadership in the Gulf

The race between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will define who sets the Gulf’s digital standards and who becomes its technological gatekeeper. Abu Dhabi's position is already well established, but Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions are fast catching up, setting the stage for a Gulf-wide AI rivalry.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 14 Nov 2025