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The Boulos process is creating the next Libyan reality

Libya’s long-standing status quo is finally seeing its first potential shake-up in years, which could have major repercussions for the country’s future.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 24 Apr 2026

The Boulos process is creating the next Libyan reality

Indirect warfare, chokepoint hegemony and China’s energy dilemma

With global energy demand rising and limitations in supply infrastructure becoming more apparent, China has been looking to reinforce itself in case of future crises, especially with the U.S.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 23 Apr 2026

Indirect warfare, chokepoint hegemony and China’s energy dilemma

Haftars and Dabaibas set for technical talks on unification

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 15 Apr 2026

Haftars and Dabaibas set for technical talks on unification

Boulos catches second wind in Libya negotiations

The Senior Advisor is set for a budget breakthrough next week, and has reinvigorated talks for a possible political unity deal.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 9 Apr 2026

Boulos catches second wind in Libya negotiations

The neocons’ long-awaited war with Iran is not what they expected

Decades of effort went into building the case for a U.S. war with Iran, and now it has finally arrived. But for Washington’s think tanks and policy circles, it is not what they had in mind.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 25 Mar 2026

The neocons’ long-awaited war with Iran is not what they expected

Could Mahmoud Hamza be next under Washington’s new anti-Islamist sanctions drive?

The Trump administration’s decision to designate key Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organisations is not just another sanctions move. It marks a structural shift in how Washington approaches political Islam, and more importantly, how it intends to use that framework as a geopolitical tool.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 18 Mar 2026

Could Mahmoud Hamza be next under Washington’s new anti-Islamist sanctions drive?

Saudi’s growing role in U.S. entertainment

Riyadh's growing investment in the sector is helping establish the kingdom as a global player, while strengthening its domestic capabilities.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 17 Mar 2026

Saudi’s growing role in U.S. entertainment

Power struggle inside Trump’s foreign policy team as Witkoff eyes North Africa

U.S. officials are discussing transferring the North Africa portfolio from Massad Boulos to Trump confidant Steve Witkoff as Washington grows frustrated with stalled diplomacy across Libya, Sudan and the Morocco-Algeria dispute, according to multiple American and regional sources.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 17 Mar 2026

Power struggle inside Trump’s foreign policy team as Witkoff eyes North Africa

Trump’s ill-planned war is breaking his coalition

The President has walked himself into a new quagmire, but even if he finds a way to extract himself soon, the war will damage his party for the rest of his term.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 13 Mar 2026

Trump’s ill-planned war is breaking his coalition

Trump envoy pushes to strip ‘elections’ from UN Libya communiqué

The United States' political initiative in Libya continues to gain traction as Boulos aligns UN messaging with his strategy.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 4 Mar 2026

Trump envoy pushes to strip ‘elections’ from UN Libya communiqué

Thin diplomacy, heavy firepower: U.S-Iran at a breakingpoint

Little progress, large egos, and military buildups are hurtling the U.S.-Iran crisis toward potential confrontation.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Feb 2026

Thin diplomacy, heavy firepower: U.S-Iran at a breakingpoint

The fight over the Epstein narrative is both quiet and deafening

Despite multiple bombshell revelations in the Epstein files, there has been little coordinated reaction in the United States, leaving people uncertain with how to take action.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 19 Feb 2026

The fight over the Epstein narrative is both quiet and deafening