Inside Geopolitics

Dec 17, 2024 | A senior Russian general, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, was killed in a bomb attack outside his Moscow apartment, with the explosive device reportedly hidden in a scooter. Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility, calling Kirillov a "war criminal" for allegedly directing Russia’s use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Kirillov was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops. Moscow has vowed retaliation. #geopolitics #Russia #News #breaking #Moscow #Kirillov

Jan 20, 2025 | President Donald Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," citing trade imbalances, immigration issues, and drug trafficking concerns. The move aligns with Trump’s America-first platform, but it risks escalating tensions with Mexico, particularly after President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo dismissed the idea at a press conference. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Mexico #Gulf #Trump

Jan 27, 2025 | Colombian President Gustavo Petro swiftly reversed his decision to reject U.S. deportation flights after President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions. This episode highlights Trump’s effective use of economic leverage in diplomacy. However, the deal may not stabilize U.S.-Colombia relations, as Colombia’s deepening ties with Russia and China could fuel future tensions. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Colombia #Trump

Dec 22, 2024 | Donald Trump has threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, citing concerns about high fees and potential Chinese influence. The U.S. built and administered the Panama Canal for decades but signed 1977 accords to transfer it to Panama, completing the handover in 1999. The canal supports 2.5% of global trade and is vital for U.S. imports and exports. Trump’s threat is largely intended to pressure Panama to change its administrative policies. #geopolitics #Panama #Trump #News #breakingnews

Jan 8, 2025 | President-elect Donald Trump stated this week that the U.S. should consider taking control of Greenland, declining to rule out the use of force to achieve this objective. Greenland, a strategic location between the U.S. and Russia, is currently under Denmark's control, and Danish officials have firmly stated the island is not for sale. #geopolitics #Greenland #Trump #USA

Dec 7, 2024 | Romania's top court annulled its ongoing presidential election citing evidence of extensive Russian interference. The decision disrupts the nation's political stability and highlights vulnerabilities in its democratic institutions as tensions between the West and Russia continue to escalate. Calin Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate who unexpectedly surged in polls, called the ruling an "official coup". #geopolitics #Romania #News #breaking

Dec 8, 2024 | In a dramatic development, Syria’s Assad regime appears to have collapsed following a swift rebel offensive. The rebels now control most of the country, including Damascus, signaling a seismic shift in Syria’s civil war and a new phase of uncertainty for the region. Assad is believed to have fled the country. While the U.S. and Israel benefit from a weakened Assad regime and a draining stalemate between the government and the rebels, a definitive victory for the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could backfire because of the group’s past ties to fundamentalist terror organizations. #geopolitics #Syria #News #breaking #Assad

Jan 10, 2025 | Nicolás Maduro starts a contentious third term as Venezuela’s president, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and mounting international pressure. The U.S. escalated its efforts by increasing its arrest bounty on Maduro to $25 million, alongside new sanctions targeting top officials. These measures underline the deepening global confrontation with Venezuela’s authoritarian regime. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Venezuela #Maduro

Jan 1, 2025 | A terror attack during New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans left 15 dead and dozens injured. The attacker, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and former Army veteran, drove a pickup truck into a crowd before being killed in a shootout with police. An ISIS flag and possible explosive devices were found in his possession. The FBI is investigating possible links to broader terrorist networks and a Cybertruck explosion in Vegas. #geopolitics #NewOrleans #News #breaking

Dec 16, 2024 | The Arctic is changing, and Moscow continues to bolster and modernize its strategic positions in the region. Additionally, concerns are growing that China may be leveraging its scientific presence in the Arctic to enhance intelligence-gathering. A new report from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) highlights persistent gaps in Arctic security among the U.S. and its NATO allies. | Analysis by @CEPA | #geopolitics #NATO #Arctic #Russia #China #USA

Dec 18, 2024 | NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the U.S., aiming to safeguard the mechanism against potential disruption during the transition to the Trump administration. While symbolic of NATO’s broader role in the war, the move may be seen as a political maneuver by President Biden to undermine his successor’s authority. In a statement obtained by Inside Geopolitics, U.S. Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said the decision marks “a good day for Ukraine and a good day for NATO.” #geopolitics #NATO #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #News #breaking

Why does Trump want to take over Greenland? #greenland #geopolitics

Jan 13, 2025 | Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland expressed readiness to engage in dialogue with the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has declared his intent to take control of Greenland. While advocating for respect for Greenland’s independence aspirations, Egede has signaled a willingness to explore diplomatic channels with the incoming U.S. administration. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Greenland #Trump

Dec 6, 2024 | Syrian rebels have captured Hama, marking their most significant advance in over a decade. The fall of this pivotal city undermines President Bashar al-Assad's regime, signaling a potential shift in power dynamics despite support from Russia and Iran, as well as Hezbollah’s setbacks in its recent conflict with Israel. #geopolitics #Syria #MiddleEast #News #breaking

Who are the real winners and losers of regime change in Syria? #geopolitics #syria #assad

Jan 22, 2025 | President Donald Trump threatened Russia with more sanctions, urging Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Trump’s full post on Truth social: I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left’s Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process. All of that being said, I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. If we don’t make a “deal,” and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries. Let’s get this war, which never would have started if I were President, over with! We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better. It’s time to “MAKE A DEAL.” NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!! | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #Russia #Trump #Ukraine

Jan 7, 2025 | Kyiv has launched a fresh counter-attack into Russia’s Kursk region this week, even as Moscow continues to make gains in Eastern Ukraine. The bold maneuver highlights Ukraine’s strategic gamble to maintain pressure on Russian forces and secure leverage by holding captured territory ahead of potential talks with the Kremlin. | Forecast and data by @Polymarket | #geopolitics #kursk #ukraine