Regional Conflict Complicates Saudi Arabia's Economic Diversification Plans
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Regional Conflict Complicates Saudi Arabia's Economic Diversification Plans

Amid ongoing regional conflict and economic pressures from the Iran war, Saudi Arabia is scaling back prestige projects and increasing defense spending while preserving core non-oil diversification efforts in technology, minerals and finance.

Nov 03, 2026

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OSINT
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Nov 04, 2026

Brazil Unveils First Global Roadmap To Phase Out Fossil Fuels

Brazil has laid out a path for countries to reduce their reliance on coal, oil, and gas, but its plan leaves key decisions and deadlines to national governments, writes The Guardian.

Nov 04, 2026

German Startup Develops Uncrewed Warship To Track Russia's Shadow Fleet

German defense startup Stark Defence plans to launch an uncrewed ship next year to protect undersea cables and monitor Russia's shadow fleet in European waters.

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Nvidia Restricts China's Access to Overseas Cloud Computing

Nvidia is tightening access to its advanced AI chips, requiring global data center partners to direct most business toward non-Chinese customers in a move that could further hinder Beijing's AI ambitions, reports the Financial Times.

Forecasts
PREMIUM

Sep 28, 2026

2026 Fourth-Quarter Forecast

Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.

Jun 29, 2026

2026 Third-Quarter Forecast

A fragile truce in the Middle East, persistent energy-driven inflation, shifting U.S. trade policy and escalating regional pressures from Europe to Africa will collectively shape geopolitical risk in the third quarter.

Mar 30, 2026

2026 Second-Quarter Forecast

The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.

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