Inside Geopolitics

March 3, 2025 | President Trump on Monday suspended all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, citing President Zelenskyy's reluctance to engage in peace negotiations with Russia. This decision aims to pressure Ukraine into pursuing diplomatic resolutions to the ongoing conflict. The move will also pressure Europe to increase its support for Kyiv. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #Aid

Feb 02, 2025 | President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. In response, Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, signaling the potential for a full-scale trade war. North American supply chains, consumer prices, and diplomatic ties are all at risk. #geopolitics #tariffs #Trump #Mexico #Canada #news #tradewar

March 7, 2025 | In response to diminishing US military support under President Trump, European leaders have agreed to significantly increase defense spending, aiming to enhance Europe's autonomous defense capabilities against Russian aggression in Ukraine. The plan includes freeing up roughly €800B for defense spending. #geopolitics #news #breaking #EU #europe

Feb 03, 2025 | NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte endorsed Donald Trump's stance on Greenland, emphasizing the island’s critical role in Arctic defense, RBC-Ukraine reported. This signals a potential shift in NATO’s approach to the region, aligning closer with U.S. strategic interests. With Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland, NATO appears to back a compromise that prioritizes collective security. Full quote: "When it comes to defense in the Arctic, Trump is right. What I think is very good is that the Prime Minister of Denmark immediately began negotiations with President Trump. Essentially, it was about the high relevance of defense in the far north." | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Greenland #Trump #NATO #Denmark

March 17, 2025 | During a massive anti-government protest in Belgrade, participants experienced sudden panic attributed to an unusual noise, leading to allegations that Serbian security forces employed a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse the crowd. Officials have denied these claims, asserting that no such devices were used during the demonstration. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Serbia

Feb 03, 2025 | President Trump has agreed to pause planned tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days after Prime Minister Trudeau pledged new efforts to curb fentanyl trafficking. This follows a similar deal with Mexico, where 10,000 troops were deployed to its northern border. The move highlights Trump's use of trade pressure to extract security concessions. #geopolitics #Canada #Trump #Tariffs #Border

Feb 03, 2025 | Under the threat of steep tariffs, Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border to curb illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking. In return, President Trump has paused the tariffs for a month, with high-level negotiations set to follow. Meanwhile, Canada remains defiant, signaling potential trade tensions ahead. #geopolitics #Mexico #Trump #Tariffs #Border

March 6, 2025 | China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget for 2025, officially raising military expenditures to approximately $245 billion—though the true figure is likely much higher. This marks the 10th consecutive year of defense budget growth, underscoring Beijing's commitment to military modernization amid an increasingly complex global security landscape. #geopolitics #news #breaking #China

March 1, 2025 | A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended in a heated exchange, resulting in the collapse of a proposed agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. This diplomatic fallout raises concerns about future U.S.-Ukraine relations and the ongoing conflict with Russia. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #Minerals

Feb 25, 2025 | Ukraine has reportedly accepted new terms for a critical minerals agreement with the U.S., granting Washington access to essential resources vital for defense, energy, and high-tech industries. The deal strengthens Ukraine’s economic ties with the West while helping the U.S. reduce reliance on adversarial suppliers like China. The agreement does not explicitly include security guarantees, several media outlets reported. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine #Minerals

Here is what the new U.S. “Liberation Day” tariffs look like when mapped. Notice any big names missing from the list? #tariffs #geopolitics #news #breaking #map

March 7, 2025 | President Trump is considering imposing additional sanctions and tariffs on Russia to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire and peace negotiations with Ukraine. This move follows the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, aiming to incentivize both parties towards a diplomatic resolution. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Trump

Feb 18, 2025 | In a major diplomatic shift, the U.S. and Russia held four hours of closed-door talks in Riyadh, discussing potential resolutions to the Ukraine war—without Ukraine or European nations at the table. The meeting signals a U.S. willingness to engage directly with Moscow, sidelining NATO allies and possibly reshaping the trajectory of the conflict. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine

The newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced plans to eliminate several foreign aid programs. Many of these initiatives fall under “soft power” efforts aimed at enhancing the U.S.'s global image and fostering political stability. The effectiveness of soft power projection remains a subject of ongoing debate in political science. #geopolitics #doge

Feb 12, 2025 | President Donald Trump has begun talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. During a 90-minute phone call, the two agreed to meet in person. Trump also spoke separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that restoring Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is unrealistic and that NATO membership is not part of the proposed solution. #geopolitics #Putin #Trump #Ukraine

Feb 17, 2025 | The Trump administration's unexpected moves to engage directly with Russia over the Ukraine conflict have left European leaders stunned and concerned about being excluded from critical security discussions. This development underscores a potential shift in the balance of power within the transatlantic alliance. The news comes at the conclusion of the Munich Security Conference, highlighting Europe's growing anxiety over its diminished role in shaping security outcomes. #geopolitics #EU

March 21, 2025 | WHAT YOU SEE: This map illustrates the spread of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) across the globe, highlighting countries at different stages of adoption, from initial discussions to fully enacted legislation. WHAT IS THE DMA: The DMA is a European competition law. Its goal is to spark competition in markets dominated by Silicon Valley giants. The act targets six “gatekeepers”: Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, aiming to reshape app stores, online advertising, e-commerce, messaging services, and other digital tools. | Explore the interactive map by @CEPA | #geopolitics #EU #Tech #DMA

Feb 27, 2025 | Key U.S. allies, including France and the U.K., are urging the Trump administration to take a tougher stance on Russia by offering security guarantees to Ukraine. During recent visits to Washington, the leaders of France and the U.K. pressed President Trump to adopt a firmer approach toward Putin. Notably, while Trump has softened his public stance on Ukraine, he has yet to commit to any security guarantees. #geopolitics #news #breaking #Ukraine

Feb 01, 2025 | President Trump is imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% on Chinese goods. He claims these measures will curb undocumented migration, fentanyl smuggling, and trade imbalances. The move is raising concerns about escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its neighbors. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #tariffs #Trump #Mexico #Canada