Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics. Our Secure Future
• [New] Ukraine risks entering a postwar environment defined not by Russian aggression, but by Ukrainian fragmentation-regional mistrust, ethnic resentments, ideological vendettas, and political scapegoating - basically a hellscape that will affect all facets of life. War and Civilization
• [New] Gulf and Asian financial markets will become more integrated, leading to greater cross-border flows and increased political engagement to protect investments. Asia House
• [New] Delays in the specific claims process expose Canada to litigation, reputational damage, and political instability, and create risks to planned infrastructure and 'Nation-building' projects. UBCIC
• [New] International mining ventures in West Africa increasingly rely on sophisticated partnership structures that distribute operational, financial, and political risks across multiple stakeholders. Discovery Alert
• [New] Civil unrest in Europe and the UK: Migration, identity politics, and economic pressures could destabilize governments. Economic Times
• [New] While nuclear war is unlikely, smaller conflicts, cyberattacks, and political crises could still have major global consequences, affecting economies, supply chains, and international relations. Economic Times
• [New] Markets see Maduro's longer-term political vulnerabilities as more decisive than short-term U.S. military threats. Newsweek
• [New] Ignoring unconventional resources for political reasons could leave significant domestic reserves undeveloped while regional and global demand continues expanding. Discovery Alert
• [New] Political risks persist: CLARITY Act faces legislative uncertainty, and EU's MiCAR framework creates regulatory divergence with U.S. standards. Ainvest
• [New] Political instability is now the defining force behind global business risk. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] China hopes to increase its political power in countries and regions of strategic interest, such as via its economic and trade partnership, the Belt and Road Initiative, and also in the Pacific. The Conversation
• [New] Nord Stream is physically destroyed, Yamal-Europe has been shut since Poland terminated its contract, and Ukraine's own transit agreement with Gazprom expires in 2026 with no political appetite to renew it. investing.com
• [New] Political conditionality under Resolution 2803 applies exclusively to the Palestinian Authority, while Israel continues to act with full impunity. International Federation for Human Rights
• [New] Chile thus enters a stage in which dialog, moderation, and institutional responsibility will not be rhetorical gestures but necessary conditions for sustaining political stability. Havana Times
• [New] Refugee migration: Switzerland grants asylum to people who face persecution in their home country on the basis of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, or when they must fear for their liberty. Avenir Suisse
• 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
• 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
• Moscow appears increasingly confident that internal U.S. political divisions and shifting strategic priorities will weaken Western cohesion. The DEFCON Warning System Shop
• 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

Last updated: 07 December 2025