geopolitics
Has Kim Jong Un died? What is known and what remains unconfirmed
Claims about the North Korean leader’s health and possible death remain unconfirmed, as do reports of Chinese troop movements. Here is what the reports do and do not establish.
WTO: Geopolitical Conflicts Will Reshape Global Trade for Years
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will have a long-term impact on global trade flows. The organization forecasts Middle East exports will fall 17% in 2026.
Putin and Trump Discuss Energy and Conflict Resolution
The presidents of Russia and the United States discussed prospects for resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the situation around Iran, and bilateral relations, with particular attention to global energy.
Aliyev: China and the US are the two superpowers, there is no third
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that there are only two superpowers in the world — China and the US — and Azerbaijan is a strategic partner of both.
Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', claiming it is under US control.
US Threatens Sanctions on Countries Helping Iran Evade Restrictions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will impose sanctions on states that help Iran evade existing restrictions and create mechanisms for Tehran to generate revenue.
Iranian military says it will retaliate after US airstrikes on several provinces.
Fitch: Kazatomprom may use Middle Corridor for uranium exports
Fitch Ratings notes that Kazatomprom considers the Trans-Caspian route as the main alternative to supplies via Russia.
Sanctions Against Russia Could Backfire on US, Experts Say
New sanctions against Russia could increase economic instability in the US and reduce Washington's geopolitical influence, reports Responsible Statecraft.
Swiss Foreign Minister Calls Azerbaijan Key Link Between Central Asia and Europe
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Azerbaijan plays a key role in the development of the Middle Corridor and diversified trade routes.
Bitcoin falls below $64,000 amid Fed rate uncertainty and geopolitical risks
The largest cryptocurrency trades below $64,000 as investors remain cautious due to unclear Fed rate prospects and tensions in the Middle East.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Central Asia have become a single geopolitical region
President Ilham Aliyev said relations with Central Asian countries are a foreign policy priority, citing a rise in mutual visits.
Bitcoin Falls 0.9% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin dropped to $64,100 as US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices fueled inflation expectations.
Strait of Hormuz: Private Companies, Not US or Iran, Will Decide If It's Open
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the US says passage is safe. Analysts believe the real decision lies with shipping and insurance companies.
Hormuz Could Fill Iran's Coffers with Billions of Dollars
Tehran, by charging shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz, could earn about $40 billion annually.