Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] In some regions, notably in West Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine, prolonged political conflicts are forcing many young people onto migration routes, depriving them of development opportunities. Mon regard sur le Libre
• [New] TikTok is testing invisible AI watermarking, X continues to generate controversy after its new transparency tool revealed foreign origins of prominent political influencers, and researchers warn about the inadvertent amplification of the pro-Russia Pravda network by mainstream outlets. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Moscow appears increasingly confident that internal U.S. political divisions and shifting strategic priorities will weaken Western cohesion. The DEFCON Warning System Shop
• [New] The emergence of a new political party could not only redefine American politics but also inspire similar movements globally, as citizens around the world grapple with their own discontent with traditional political structures. The Currency Analytics
• [New] The G20 meeting in South Africa will not resolve the structural tensions reshaping global politics and economics. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] Western economies still persistently face the four types of cyber threat they have been dealing with for a long time: espionage from China; disruption from Russia; hacktivism from Iran; and political interference from North Korea. Top1000Funds.com
• [New] If Sudani fails, the next prime minister will likely be a compromise candidate, acceptable to all the political parties, who also will need to maintain Iraq's security. Arab Center Washington DC
• [New] Key risks include political transitions, currency volatility, infrastructure development delays, and global lithium price fluctuations. Discovery Alert
• [New] North Korea typically prepares test facilities well in advance and waits for favourable political timing, using test readiness as leverage in negotiations or to project resolve. The DEFCON Warning System Shop
• [New] In the US, lone actors driven by grievances and polarization will increasingly target corporate and political leaders, specific industries, and infrastructure, amplifying threats to personnel and assets. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Over the next five years, the PLA will continue to deepen political re-rectification, promote fine traditions, and strengthen rectification and governance in key industries and sectors. The Star
• [New] Global geopolitical tensions, including US-China trade disputes and instability in the Middle East, are bringing more demand for political violence and cyber risk cover. PKF Littlejohn
• [New] Political shifts, including Reform UK's rise, could reshape healthcare funding, regulation and tax policy. PKF Littlejohn
• [New] Political instability in Turkey overwhelmed that broader risk-on mood. P.A. Turkey
• [New] Russia may face the risk of an internal conflict due to mounting social, economic, and political tensions. UNITED24 Media
• [New] With a new green hydrogen commissioner, a revived roadmap and political will, Namibia could still reclaim its place at the center of Europe's sustainable energy agenda - but only if it insists on partnership over dependency. allAfrica.com
• [New] By leaning in to the more multipolar characteristics of the international system, such as open trade and cooperation, for instance, the United States could retain many of the economic and political perks it has enjoyed for the last 70 years. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• The interplay between U.S. political rhetoric and Mexico's sovereignty-driven policies could introduce volatility. Ainvest
• Mexico's evolving political and security landscape under President presents a complex interplay of risks and opportunities for foreign investors, particularly in the agriculture and trade sectors. Ainvest
• Leaders must invest in external intelligence networks, follow global developments directly and integrate political risk into strategy rather than treat it as a short-term disruption. Forbes
• The war in Ukraine has now entered a new and dangerous phase marked by ground offensives but, even more so, by the ever-escalating drone war at the very core of any calculus with respect to power, civilian risk, and political blame. Medium

Last updated: 30 November 2025