Americas

Geopolitical, economic and security insights from the Americas, viewed through their global and MENA implications.

The testing of Delcy Rodríguez

The Trump administration and the Chavistas appear to have reached the same conclusion: Delcy Rodríguez will be their woman in Caracas. The question is whether she can balance both sides.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 16 Jan 2026

Why Maduro's fall is not Tehran's nightmare

Hailed by some Americans as a blow to Iran's "Axis of Resistance", the fall of Maduro in Venezuela is mostly a minor inconvenience for Tehran.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 13 Jan 2026

Why Maduro's fall is not Tehran's nightmare

How the Gaza War exposed America’s political fault lines

Support for Israel has been a bipartisan stance in U.S. politics for decades, but the recent war in Gaza has pushed both parties in differing trajectories.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 6 Nov 2025

How the Gaza War exposed America’s political fault lines

The rise and risks of the Right-International

Over the past decade, far-right political parties have continued to grow in strength globally. These once-isolated movements have experienced a growing push for international unity. Yet if the far right continues to achieve political success, their cohesion as a united front will be tested.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 1 Nov 2025

The rise and risks of the Right-International

Trump’s midterm make or break moment

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 23 Oct 2025

Trump’s hard line on Venezuela

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 10 Oct 2025

Who's behind the new migration route between Libya and Nicaragua?

After conducting site visits and interviews with officials, diplomats, airport personnel, and security actors in both western and eastern Libya, our team has uncovered exclusive details about a new migration route that could be backed by a foreign actor to create disruptions ahead of U.S. elections.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 11 Jun 2024