France’s current political turmoil, marked by a revolving door of prime ministers and an unprecedentedly fragmented parliament, has created a fundamental crisis in the Fifth Republic with profound international consequences. Will Sebastien Lecornu stabilise France and preserve its global influence, or will the nation's political paralysis trigger a deeper European and global security crisis?
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United States: How Trade Wars, Tariffs & Thin Liquidity Could Tip the Scales
The summer of 2025 has so far presented a surface-level calm, yet structural and policy risks continue to accumulate beneath the market. In an environment shaped by tariffs, rising yields, and declining liquidity, is the current stability a pause in volatility or the early signal of a broader correction?
United States: The Global Implications of the U.S. Crackdown on Harvard’s International Programs
Harvard, a beacon of academic prestige and global openness, recently found itself at the epicenter of a geopolitical storm when a national directive attempted to bar the university from enrolling international students. Will American academia protect national security by isolating itself from global talent, or will it preserve its foundational openness at the risk of perceived foreign influence?
Kyrgyzstan: How Great Powers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules in Central Asia
In Central Asia, a transformation of the region into a nexus of global interest is underway. As numerous nations engage through summits, infrastructure, and resource deals, is this multipolar diplomacy, or a quiet recolonization of the region’s future?
United States: How the Trump-Musk Feud Shook Global Markets
The previously strong alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has concluded. This article explores the dramatic end of their relationship, examining the conflict of personalities, financial interests, and digital influence that caused their split. Will this event be an isolated incident, or does it signal future conflicts between political leaders and tech titans?
China: Sino-American Tensions and the Geopolitics of Biopharma Supply Chains
With legislation like the BIOSECURE Act and China's revised Anti-Espionage Law, the pharmaceutical industry grapples with reshoring efforts, diversification challenges, and the potential for critical drug shortages. Will this lead to a complete decoupling of pharmaceutical ties, or a strategic realignment that builds resilience while maintaining essential collaboration?
United States: How Student Movements Are Redrawing the Boundaries of Academic Conscience
Students are increasingly pressuring universities in the US to align their investments with ethical principles, challenging institutions not only on curriculum but also on financial ties to industries like fossil fuels and arms manufacturing. These student-led movements raise a critical question: will they fundamentally redefine higher education's moral compass, or will they succumb to political and financial resistance?
Kazakhstan: What Trump’s New Tariffs Mean for Central Asia’s Role in Global Supply Chains
In April 2025, President Donald Trump imposed significant tariffs, including a 145% duty on many Chinese goods, dramatically altering global trade dynamics. Will Central Asia become more deeply integrated into China's economy, or will it successfully establish diverse partnerships with other international players?
Turkmenistan: Trump’s New Silk Road, or China’s Last Laugh?
In early 2025, reports emerged of a significant Turkmenistan-China pipeline agreement, rumored to involve over $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades, signed with minimal Western visibility, signaling a larger pivot in the heart of Eurasia. With lithium, logistics, and leverage on the line, is the United States arriving too late to a region already redrawn by Chinese capital?
Turkey: The Imamoglu Affair and Shifting Trends in Turkish Governance and Regional Status
The recent arrest and legal battles of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu have sent shockwaves through Turkey and the wider geopolitical arena. Will Turkey retain its standing as a paragon of democracy in the Middle East, or will continued civil strife spurred by a trend toward authoritarianism undermine its regional power and shift political dynamics within the Middle East?
Raymond Puentes 