Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The interplay between U.S. political rhetoric and Mexico's sovereignty-driven policies could introduce volatility. Ainvest
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] China seems to prepare for future disruptions while gaining power in global energy politics. Domestic Drilling and Operating
• [New] In the wake of significant changes in Middle East geopolitics following recent events in Gaza and Iran, mutual security and diplomatic relations will likely be discussed, including relations with Israel and recognition of Palestinian rights. IR Global
• [New] Chinese state actors pose a daily threat to the UK through cyberespionage, technology theft, and political interference. SOFREP
• [New] If Japan cannot protect its pragmatic migration model from populist political disruption - and from its own institutional fragilities, including its capacity to protect the rights of migrant workers - it may squander its best chance at securing the workforce it needs now and for decades to come. Foreign Affairs
• [New] Successful buyout could cost €1 billion, reshaping Balkan energy geopolitics and reducing Moscow's leverage. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] The PRC will likely abuse mechanisms of Interpol and transnational policing agreements to pursue Taiwanese independence activists in third countries, despite Interpol's constitution forbidding its involvement in political crimes. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] A second camp acknowledges China's rise but counsels patience, predicting that internal contradictions will lead to Chinese economic stagnation or political crisis. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Fears of prolonged U.S. political gridlock have revived risk aversion, boosting gold's defensive appeal. Moneta Markets | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & Mo
• [New] Durable peace in Gaza will require inclusive regional cooperation, political restraint, and long-term reconciliation efforts, not just high-pressure deal-making. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] The freezing of approximately $300 billion in Russian foreign reserves following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine served as a significant wake-up call for many nations, underscoring the vulnerability of dollar-denominated assets to political weaponization. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Among the most controversial political efforts in Switzerland of the past decade, the 'No to 10 million people' anti-immigration initiative is expected to be brought to the ballot box in 2026. The Local Switzerland
• [New] Baghdad effectively handed Ankara a political and legal advantage in a dispute that continues to threaten Iraq's long-term water security and economic stability.
• [New] If Turkey were to consolidate control or strong influence in both Syria and Gaza, it could leverage military assets, supply lines and political leverage to constrain Israel's options and embed allied non-state actors across multiple theaters. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs
• [New] Ankara's deployments and influence in Syria, combined with construction, logistical, and political engagement in Gaza, create the potential for a contiguous zone of Turkish influence stretching from southern Syria through Lebanon's periphery and into Gaza. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs
• [New] Global fund managers continue to cite U.S. fiscal policy uncertainty as a top risk, noting that extended political standoffs can ripple through credit markets and delay cross-border investments. STL.News
• As competition between the US and China intensifies, the risks of great-power clashes, political and economic system fragmentation, and proxy confrontations are rising. Free Malaysia Today
• The United Nations COP 30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, will test the political will of states to organize a phase-out of fossil fuels. Le Monde

Last updated: 23 November 2025