International Affairs - The Geopolitical Desk (Page 2)

How many lobbyists does Dabaiba need?

As Libya's problems worse, Dabaiba continues to focus on his governments image instead of ensuring that his government functions.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 2 Oct 2025

Libya’s two-track dilemma: follow the UN or DC?

The United States and the United Nations now find themselves pursuing their own initiatives in Libya. Will there processes coexist or compete?

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Sep 2025

Libya’s two-track dilemma: follow the UN or DC?

Palestine and the politics of low effort

The recognition of a Palestinian state by a slew of Western countries does little to change things on the ground, but opens up the real possibility of Israeli backlash. Here European states will need to take a stand, and buy time as possible change in the U.S. brews.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 25 Sep 2025

Gen Z’s struggle against the old order in Nepal

With the fall of the government, Nepal finds itself at an important crossroads, with a young generation hungry for change.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Sep 2025

Gen Z’s struggle against the old order in Nepal

Can Gulf states survive in a new hard power world?

American power and security guarantees helped build the modern Gulf, but shifting trends both globally and regionally are forcing gulf leaders into difficult decisions

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Sep 2025

Can Gulf states survive in a new hard power world?

What did Boulos, Haftar and Dabaiba discuss on Libya’s future?

In rare talks between the Haftars, the Dabaibas, and U.S. envoy Massad Boulous in Rome, discussions touched on Tripoli’s fragile stability and Libya’s oil sector, hinting at a potential shift that could redefine power dynamics in Libya.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 10 Sep 2025

What did Boulos, Haftar and Dabaiba discuss on Libya’s future?

Bangladesh’s fragile transition faces its first test

Bangladesh’s democratic transition remains fragile. The interim government struggles to deliver reforms and prepare the country’s first credible election in 16 years, with risks ranging from orderly democratic renewal to violent breakdown.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 8 Sep 2025

Can a unified visa reshape regional tourism in the Gulf?

In July, the GCC Supreme Council announced the approval of a unified tourist visa allowing foreigners to access all six countries within the bloc using a single permit. With plans to pilot this by the end of 2025, the relaxation of rules encourages multi-destination trips across the Gulf region.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 31 Aug 2025

Can a unified visa reshape regional tourism in the Gulf?

The UN's new roadmap for Libya and its upcoming challenges

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)’s new political roadmap for resolving the national crisis has received rare praise across Libya’s political spectrum. It presents a real opportunity for success, but only if UNSMIL can capitalize on its momentum.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 28 Aug 2025

The UN's new roadmap for Libya and its upcoming challenges

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the future of Eurasian connectivity

On 8 August, the Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders signed an agreement in Washington that is poised to end more than three decades of bilateral tensions and open the way to better connectivity, not only in the South Caucasus but also for the Middle Corridor linking China to Europe.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 25 Aug 2025

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the future of Eurasian connectivity

Why the Gulf holds the keys to the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor

The Gulf is positioned as a pivotal hub in the emerging India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC), with the potential to reshape global trade routes while diversifying its economies. This analysis explores EU–GCC integration and the geopolitical stakes driving IMEC’s future.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 8 Aug 2025

The race to unlock eastern Congo’s economic future

The recent peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, known as the Washington Agreement, could unlock major economic opportunities in eastern Congo, particularly in the mining and infrastructure sectors. But serious challenges remain.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 7 Aug 2025