Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Cyberspace has unveiled a new domain for power politics, one in which states increasingly engage in cyberconflict to achieve strategic ends by exploiting the growing global interconnectivity of the internet and the vulnerabilities it contains. Cambridge Core
• [New] As energy security becomes a central issue in global politics, OPEC's role in ensuring stable oil supplies will be paramount. OilGasZ.com | Energy Intelligence Hub
• [New] As the world transitions to a more sustainable energy future, OPEC's political influence will continue to evolve, shaping the future of global energy and international relations. OilGasZ.com | Energy Intelligence Hub
• [New] In a world where political upheaval, shifting trade policies, and regulatory crackdowns can disrupt operations overnight, geopolitical risk has become a top concern for global business leaders. Hunt Scanlon Media
• [New] Although areas of potential cooperation between Brasilia and Washington remain, the political agendas of Lula and Trump are fundamentally antagonistic, and any rapprochement is unlikely to materialize before Brazil's 2026 elections. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Washington's pressure is intended to tilt Brazil's domestic political balance in favor of the opposition in the hope that a future conservative government would firmly realign Brazil with the United States' agenda on China, regional security, and trade. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] In the Americas, by 2025 basically all countries from Canada to Argentina that want Starlink will have it (Cuba and Venezuela being exceptions due to politics). Bez Kabli
• [New] South Asia in general (Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.) could follow if politics allow. Bez Kabli
• [New] Dis / misinformation concerning major geo-political conflicts can appeal to sentiments in Singapore, including Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza that might tap on religious sentiments. @RSIS_NTU
• [New] Gaza City's destruction will destroy Hamas, as a political and military entity. Undercover's Substack
• [New] A Republican voter in New York might feel completely unrepresented in presidential politics, even though millions of New Yorkers share their views. GovFacts
• [New] Diplomacy and geopolitics have lately gotten volatile, with wars in the Middle East and an unpredictable US president in the White House. Arab Center Washington DC
• [New] The real driver will be US politics and fiscal expansion, rather than the usual four-year cycle. Crypto Briefing
• [New] For decades, the Iran-backed Shia militia has been both part of Lebanese politics and a violent, disruptive force that operates beyond government authority, wielding enough influence to veto national decisions at will. The Week
• [New] Russia will maintain its interest in continuing the negotiation process in order to achieve the goals we face through political and diplomatic means. SKY
• The EU has provided, and will continue to provide, Ukraine with unwavering political, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic assistance, for as long as it takes. European Commission
• Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for an ethics violation after only a year in power, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that could usher in a new period of turmoil. MyZA
• Riyadh's independent moves in energy policy, coupled with deeper economic ties to China and diversification of foreign investment sources, serve as hedges against political risks associated with alignment with US-Israel policies. Middle East Institute
• Hezb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has accused the Taliban of pursuing a policy of hostility toward all political groups, warning that Afghanistan lacks national unity under their rule. Counter Extremism Project
• In 2025, the risks of geopolitical instability and the complexities of taking a public stance on sensitive social or political issues will continue to be prominent in the corporate landscape. O'Dwyers PR
• Issues of debt sustainability, environmental and social governance, and political instability threaten to undermine the transformational potential of China-Africa energy cooperation. Policy Center
• Redistricting battles in the U.S. threaten minority voting power and undermine public trust in democracy as political parties manipulate district maps for electoral advantage. The UNN
• The threat by the European Troika - Britain, France, and Germany - to activate the nuclear deal's trigger mechanism, coupled with recent warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has pushed Iran's regime into one of its most critical diplomatic and political crossroads. NCRI

Last updated: 07 September 2025