What to Make of Egypt's Expanding Footprint in Sudan and the Horn of Africa

Oct 22, 2026

Germany is the target of “intense” Russian espionage, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned, as a 53-year-old man was arrested for allegedly passing on sensitive information about military sites and arms factories to the Kremlin.

Oct 22, 2026

Italy and Spain agreed to permanently lift temporary border checks, ending the suspension of Schengen rules between the two countries. Last week, Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez signaled their intention to end the checks on the sidelines of the European Council.

Oct 22, 2026

NATO will allow Ukraine to buy weapons, ammunition, and military equipment via its centralized procurement agency, potentially allowing Kyiv to obtain defense supplies faster and more cheaply.

Sep 28, 2026

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

Jun 29, 2026

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

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