Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] From technological advancement to geopolitics, the world will see a new age marked by promise and apprehension. Diplomatist
• [New] Freeland emphasizes that the geopolitics of Earth are increasingly being transported to space, which threatens the cooperative environment that is necessary if humanity is to continue to benefit from all that space technology can provide. The Journal of Space Commerce
• [New] Canada, Australia, Italy, and Ireland have issued a major travel alert for the United Kingdom this fall 2025, citing increased safety risks due to rising political tensions, terrorism threats, and potential travel disruptions from protests. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Political leadership will remain with Europe's main military powers, not least because the EU is constrained by having both neutral members (Austria, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta) and countries sympathetic to Russia (Hungary, Slovakia and soon perhaps the Czech Republic). The Guardian
• [New] Some of the countries worst affected are likely to see governments fall and the rise of social disorder, leading to political instability that in turn will have an impact on the UK's security. The Guardian
• [New] In geopolitics, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement that includes the return of all remaining hostages held in Gaza, easing concerns about potential regional supply disruptions. Mansfield Energy
• [New] In continental Europe, the euro currency could resume its upward trend against the dollar if political stability is restored in France without the need for fresh elections according to FX traders. Comerica
• [New] The looming shutdown, a consequence of ongoing political impasses, threatens to disrupt government services, delay economic data releases, and inject a fresh wave of volatility into an already complex global economic landscape. FinancialContent
• [New] Political volatility and ECB tightening create dual challenges, but strategic sectors like renewables and infrastructure offer long-term potential. Ainvest
• [New] Whoever controls AI infrastructure - compute, models, data and cloud - will shape the economic and political order of the 21st century. NOEMA
• [New] World politics are increasingly volatile, unpredictable, and marked by rising political, military, and trade tensions. oiip
• [New] France, whose public finances have become unsustainable and whose politics have become dysfunctional, could pose an existential threat to the Euro. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] If negotiations in Egypt lead to hostage releases and a lasting ceasefire, Israel's internal political divisions will likely deepen. The Washington Institute
• [New] Political elections and campaigns saw deepfake concerns highest in Germany, reflecting fears over misinformation during voting periods. SQ Magazine
• [New] As Germany tries to chart its course through economic headwinds, political divides, and the accelerating EV race, one thing is clear, the road to 2035 will be anything but smooth. HT Auto
• [New] Changes in trade policies or relationships with allies and foes may produce unpredictable economic or political outcomes in 2025. / USA HSH.com
• [New] The United States will establish a dialog between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence - they are so vague as to be meaningless. Home & Away
• [New] The U.S. government shutdown is more than a political standoff; it risks undermining international attendance and fueling further uncertainty for event professionals. Skift Meetings
• [New] Geopolitics, especially as practiced between China and the U.S. right now, represent a real risk to quantum technology investment, at least for the short term. WTOP News
• [New] A rift within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition is emerging as a flashpoint in efforts to end the war in Gaza, threatening to derail a U.S. push to reshape the political landscape of the Middle East. The Hindu
• [New] With CPEC-II expected to be launched in the near future, China is carefully recalibrating its approach towards Pakistan's domestic political landscape. Caliber.az
• [New] The budget for the reconstruction of Gaza is managed from abroad and is used as a tool for blackmail; so that the Palestinians in Gaza must accept all the political conditions of the US and Israel in exchange for the reconstruction of Gaza Strip or there will be no reconstruction at all. Mehr News Agency
• [New] As long as energy remains the lifeblood of modern civilization, pipelines will retain their status as some of the most valuable and contested assets in global politics. Meer

Last updated: 19 October 2025