[New] Major power competition, regional political vulnerabilities, and critical economic interdependencies drive geopolitical risk in the Asia-Pacific in 2026.
SpecialEurasia
[New] Trade regulations and geopolitical turmoil are among the most prominent supply chain risks in 2026, as shifting tariffs, regional conflicts and political uncertainty continue to complicate global commerce.
SupplyChainBrain
[New] Russia's military and political leadership will continue attempts to mount an offensive in its war against Ukraine throughout 2026.
[New] The opening days of 2026 have rapidly reshaped the coming electoral contests in November that will define American politics in 2026.
The Guardian
[New] The United States and the wider world are approaching the US midterm congressional elections, which are expected to shape President Trump's political standing domestically and internationally.
[New] From Latin America to Europe, several countries have been flagged due to criminal activity, political unrest, and terrorism threats.
Travel And Tour World
[New] The mishandling of farming policies has led to protests and blockades, supported by political groups such as the Dutch Farmers' Party, and a risk of escalation to a full-scale green backlash.
Cambridge Core
[New] Far, any hint of recognising Israel is political poison in Islamabad, but 2026 may see more voices gingerly raising the idea that engagement could bring technological and economic benefits.
Daily Times
[New] The cumbersome nature of the multilateral bodies in Europe has made its response to a growing defence threat from Russia both slow and disjointed, as has the rise of right-wing populist political movements in many European countries, which Trump has openly said he will now back.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[New] As the race for satellite dominance heats up, the interplay between innovation and geopolitics will define Starlink's trajectory in Latin America.
Ainvest
[New] Projected $15.9 B 2026 global revenue highlights Starlink's growth potential, but Latin America's political instability and regulatory gaps pose significant investment risks.
Ainvest
[New] Any political transition will hinge on engaging Venezuela's armed forces as an institution.
NBC News
[New] In 2026, China will accelerate its AI capabilities, creating massive political tension that will prompt Western leaders to remove guardrails.
Tom Johnson
[New] Relations between countries must follow the principles of international law and warned that political instability in Venezuela could worsen.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[New] In Nicaragua, the declining health of Daniel Ortega, and the possibility of a successful U.S. effort to end the Maduro regime control of Venezuela, could make the Ortega dictatorship the next target for political change in the Americas.
IndraStra Global
[New] Eurasia Group's Top Risks 2026 argues that the United States itself is becoming the principal source of global risk, noting how quickly political decisions can now translate into force.
oilprice.com
[New] Beyond the United States and Europe, several elections in 2026 are likely to serve as high stakes tests of legitimacy and state capacity, while a separate set of countries face elevated internal disorder risk driven by political volatility, economic strain, and security pressures.
Medium
Geopolitics injects significant volatility, with the war in Ukraine, an unstable ceasefire in the Middle East and the potential for a flare-up in Venezuela keeping supply chains and energy security exposed to sudden disruptions.
Rystad Energy
Global political instability, particularly involving Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, will covertly fuel a massive second wave of government-funded offensive research investments, focused heavily on AI-driven capabilities and advantages.
Security Boulevard
Broadly, experts see external threats looming large, from hardening political rivalries to escalation in Ukraine.
The Parliament Magazine
Geopolitics will have the greatest impact on gold prices and the other precious metals in 2026, named as the No.1 driver by more than 1-in - 4 respondents (27.2%).
IFA Magazine
Last updated: 11 January 2026
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