China's Fifth Plenum to Prepare CCP for Internal and External Challenges
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China's Fifth Plenum to Prepare CCP for Internal and External Challenges

The Oct. 26-29 plenum will focus on Party self-governance, anti-corruption campaigns and leadership adjustments to pave the way for Xi's fourth term, further reducing the likelihood of resolving trade disputes with the United States and Japan.

Oct 21, 2026

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OSINT
PREMIUM

Oct 21, 2026

Albanian Police Clash With Anti-Government Protesters For An 8th Day

Violent anti-government demonstrations in Albania's capital Tirana continued for the eighth day on Tuesday as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters.

Oct 21, 2026

Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalize Homes of UK Defense Bosses

 Pro-Palestinian activists are escalating their campaign against Britain’s defense industry by vandalizing executives’ homes and threatening employees’ families. A group calling itself The List has claimed responsibility for attacks on more than half a dozen senior staff linked to defense companies, accusing them of supporting Israel’s military.

Oct 21, 2026

Europe’s Far Right Seizes on Protest Violence to Push Authoritarian Anti-Immigration Agenda

Europe’s far-right leaders have jumped on the violence that rocked numerous cities last weekend, framing it as the inevitable consequence of failed liberal governance and open-border policies.

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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