Geopolitical Futures

Progress. Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in London on Wednesday. The meeting lasted approximately five hours, during which the Syrian side presented its response to an Israeli proposal for a security deal. Some progress was reportedly made toward an agreement. Al-Shaibani is expected to visit Washington on […]

Israeli terms. Israel has reportedly presented Syria with a proposal for a new security agreement. The plan would see the establishment of a no-fly zone over the territory between...

GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari recently wrote that massive geopolitical change has come to the Middle East in the form of the attack on Gaza, a weakening of Iran, paralyzing of Hezbollah, the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria and much more. Considering all these developments and the way in which Israel's actions are driving events in the region, Dr. Bokhari was back on the Club's Podcast+ with host Christian Smith to discuss Israel's wider strategy and what he predicts for the future.

Maritime tensions. China accused the Philippines of “invading” Chinese territorial waters in the disputed Scarborough Shoal. According to Beijing, more than 10 Philippine vessels “illegally” entered Chinese waters in...

Trade talks. U.S. and Chinese delegations met Sunday in Madrid to discuss trade and economic issues, including U.S. tariffs, export controls and the TikTok ban. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott...

(click to enlarge) For decades, uncertainty over whether the Caspian was a lake or a sea – and the resulting treaty disputes – chilled investment in the region. Thirst for...