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Meredith B
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Geopolitics Graduate, Former Punk Ass Book Jockey, Doctor Who fan, and Running (love the running 😉)
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Check out the articles on Great Power in the EU, the tensions over the Arctic, how energy is essential to national security, why multinational companies are changing their business and how the US invasion impacts China and Taiwan.

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Newsletter #8 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the Great Power struggle within the EU, the escalating tensions over the Arctic, how energy and hard power are essential to national sec...
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January 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Somaliland has spent decades developing democratic government infrastructure to achieve UN-recognised statehood. Israel has recognised the territory and its ripple is spreading across the region.

#Sovereignty #Somaliland #UAE #Geopolitics #Geoeconomics

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The Long Road to Recognition for Somaliland
In 1991, the Somali National Movement declared autonomy over Somaliland, which is located in the northern area in the Horn of Africa. The strategic location of this territory is especially significant...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Southeast Asia’s most persistent territorial dispute has surged into intense armed conflict. Why has 2025 been the year of escalated border skirmishes between Cambodia and Thailand?

#ASEAN #Cambodia #Thailand #Geopolitics #Conflict

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The Thailand - Cambodia Flare-Up Explained
In early December 2025, one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent territorial disputes surged into intense armed conflict, as Thailand and Cambodia exchanged artillery fire, airstrikes and rocket attack...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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The U.S. military build up in the Caribbean Sea and the rhetoric out of the White House aimed at Venezuela has created uncertain future for the Venezuelan people. Read more here:

#Venezuela #USA #Geopolitics #InternationalLaw #Security

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Venezuela’s Shocking New Reality
Several countries of Latin America have been at the other end of regime change instigated by the United States. The last time regime change like this happened was when the United States arrested Manue...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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In the past decade, private military companies have increased their presence, particularly in the Sahel. Where there is great competition of power, the impact raises difficult challenges to the region.

#Africa #PMCs #Sahel #Security #ForeignInfluence

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January 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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In an interconnected 21st century world, there is a geopolitical aspect to almost everything, Christmas included. Explore how the world’s most celebrated holiday became entangled in global power politics.

#Christmas #Peace #Religion #Culture #SoftPower

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The Geopolitics of Christmas: A Duality of Peace and Conflict
Introduction:Christmas is not often linked to international relations or politics. It is generally seen as a time of celebration, peace, and goodwill, characteristics not usually associated withgeopol...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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This week's newsletter explores the news of Venezuela, PMCs in the Sahel, the Geopolitics of Christmas, clashes between Cambodia and Thailand and Somaliland's statehood.

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#VenezuelaInvasion #USA #Geopolitics #Thailand #Cambodia #Somaliland #Sahel
Newsletter #7 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the shocking news of Venezuela, PMCs in the Sahel, the Geopolitics of Christmas, what is happening between Cambodia and Thailand and Som...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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An analysis of the long-awaited EU–Mercosur trade deal: What is it, who is involved, and why has it taken decades to ratify?

#Mercosur #EU #Trade #Agriculture

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The EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement: Decades in the making
The proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc has become one of the most protracted negotiations in contemporary international trade. Negotiations initially began in 19...
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January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Happy New Year from all of us at Why Geopolitics Matter! We wish you the very best for 2026 🎉🎉
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are fighting a proxy war in Yemen for years and causing regional instability.

#SaudiArabia #UnitedArabEmirates #KSA #UAE #Yemen #STC #Statehood #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

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The STC in Yemen is taking over, but what does that mean?
Since the Arab Spring in 2011, Yemen has been embroiled in disorder and tragedy. The rise of the Houthi group, who challenged the central government and seized power in Sanaa in 2014, continues to wre...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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From Goals to Geopolitics: Why FIFA’s “Peace Prize” to Trump Matters.

#USA #FIFA  #Sportswashing  #Football #Geopolitics

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Why FIFA’s “Peace Prize” to Trump Matters
On December 6th in Washington D.C during the official draw for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA awarded U.S. President Donald J. Trump with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”. An awa...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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The Russian Influence in Georgia: After One Year, What Happened?

#Georgia #Sakartvelo #Europe #Russia #ForeignInfluence #Caucasus

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The Russian Influence in Georgia: After One Year, What Happened?
Introduction:In October 2024, the contested legislative elections led the pro-Russian party Georgian Dream in power, which appointed later in November a new president, Mikheïl Kevalachvili. The former...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Kazakhstan who? If you think Central Asia doesn’t matter, you’re not ready for this.

#Kazakhstan #AbrahamAccords #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #USForeignPolicy #EnergySecurity #MiddleCorridor #WhyGeopoliticsMatter

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The Abraham Accords Go Eurasian: Kazakhstan’s Strategic Bet
From the Caspian Sea to the borders of China, Kazakhstan—the world’s largest landlocked country and ninth in the world by territory—sits at the physical center of Eurasia, where Islamic, Christian, an...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Newsletter #6 is out now, come take a look at the newest articles!

#Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews

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Newsletter #6 - Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the Mercosur trade deal, Russian influence in the Caucasus region, the STC's territory gains in Yemen, a brand new peace prize, and the ...
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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AI and Cybersecurity are becoming intertwined and understanding how external threats are impacting national security is crucial for all entities going forward.

#US #China #Geopolitics #AI #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity

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AI and Cybersecurity: How do countries compete?
Artificial Intelligence is seeping into everyone’s lives. At this point, you might think it is on the periphery of your life, unless you work somewhere in IT, but there is almost no space where it can...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Lev Tahor didn’t just arrive in Latin America; it mapped, exploited, and moved through its institutional cracks with unsettling precision to carry out their criminal practices. Read more here:

#Geopolitics #LatinAmerica #LevTahor #TransnationalCrime

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Lev Tahor’s Latin American Footprint: Mobility, State Fragility, and Geopolitical Risk
Lev Tahor, a group that presents itself as persecuted for its ultra-orthodox Jewish beliefs and traditions, claims to move from country to country in search of refuge. But look closer, and the reality...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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There really is no bottom for his wretchedness
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this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted
A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!
December 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Between dependency and the will for strategic autonomy, European defense has become chaotic with several countries pursuing differing objectives for Ukraine.

#Europe #EU #WarInUkraine #Rearmament #NATO

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Rearming Europe: the end of an era?
Introduction:The invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked the return of war on the old continent and demonstrated the need for NATO countries to finally reach the goal of 2% of their GDP in military expendi...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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An analysis of the U.S.-drafted 19-point peace plan for Ukraine, examining the negotiations, key provisions, and the historical context that shapes Kyiv’s cautious approach today.

#EU #Geopolitics #US #Russia #Ukraine

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The 19-Point Peace Plan: Can Ukraine Avoid Another Minsk or Budapest?
Introduction:For almost four years, the Russian offensive on Ukraine has dragged on, with a somewhat predictable rhythm. Russia pushes forward, while Ukraine counter-attacks when possible. Most wester...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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With memories of the Huawei saga still fresh, Europe faces a critical question: will China’s EV dominance spark securitisation across the EU?

#EV #China #BYD #EU #Geoeconomics #Security #Securitisation

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Would China’s EV Dominance Spark EU Securitisation?
Chinese EVs are taking over Europe’s streets. BYD overtakes Tesla in the European market selling three times as many vehicles as in August 2024 and surpassing Tesla for the second consecutive month, w...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Of course he fucking is!!!!! 🤬🤯🤬🤯🤬
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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"Russia has welcomed Donald Trump's new US National Security Strategy, calling it "largely consistent" with Moscow's vision."
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New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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December 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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#nss #whitehouse #trump
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December 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Newsletter #5 is out now!

#Geopolitics
#EU
#LatinAmerica
#China
#US
#AI
#EV
#Defence

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Welcome to Why Geopolitics Matter
Good Morning and welcome back! This week's newsletters explores the impact of EU rearmament, non state actors, another peace plan, cybersecurity threats, and electric vehicles. Please let us know if y...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM