Economics

Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Points The international system is moving towards greater fragmentation rather than a clearly established multipolar order. US–China competition, Russia’s confrontation with the West and regional conflicts are reshaping diplomatic priorities. Middle powers are seeking greater strategic autonomy. Economic security, technology, energy and military …

Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Points The G20 remains an important forum, but deep political divisions are limiting its ability to produce consensus. Ukraine, the Middle East, trade disputes and competition over critical minerals are complicating international cooperation. Washington’s leadership is being tested by disagreements among major powers …

Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Points Regional governments are increasingly seeking diplomatic solutions that reflect their own security and economic priorities. The emerging coordination among Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signals a stronger regional diplomatic role. The Palestinian question remains central to the legitimacy of any sustainable …

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key points Natural gas is reshaping economic relationships and strategic calculations across the Middle East. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE possess different but complementary energy assets. Türkiye, Egypt and Jordan occupy important positions in regional transit, processing and consumption networks. Infrastructure cooperation …

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key points Europe has diversified its gas supply since the energy crisis, but import dependence remains. US LNG has become increasingly important as Russian and Qatari supplies have declined. The 2026 disruption has exposed the risks of relying heavily on internationally traded spot …

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key points LNG has become a central instrument of economic diplomacy and strategic competition. The United States is expanding its role as a major supplier, while Qatar seeks to preserve its position as a leading exporter. The 2026 Gulf disruption has accelerated the …

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key points The Strait of Hormuz is not simply a maritime passage; it is a strategic instrument capable of influencing global energy security. Disruption to Gulf LNG exports exposes the vulnerability of import-dependent economies. Asian markets face particularly significant exposure to Gulf gas …

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Features An international system in transition: The traditional global order is struggling to manage mounting crises as major powers compete to shape new rules and institutions. An incomplete multipolar transition: The world is not yet moving toward a stable multipolar system, but …

The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged in a rare 10–2 split, with two officials wanting a hike. Markets now see a December increase as close to a done deal.