Kazakhstan has joined the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords in a surprising move although geographically distant from the Middle East signalling its desire to diversify partnerships away from Russia and China. #Geopolitics #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #MiddleEast #Diplomacy

As the Philippines takes the ASEAN helm, the region’s economic and geopolitical texture is shifting. The question now: can Manila sustain the Malaysia-led momentum across the bloc? #ASEAN #Philippines #Geopolitics #SoutheastAsia #Diplomacy #Policyeast

Southeast Asia’s data-centre boom isn’t just commercial it’s geopolitical. Malaysia’s Johor is capitalising on Singapore’s constraints, reshaping the region’s digital-infrastructure map. #SoutheastAsia #Malaysia #Singapore #Geopolitics #DigitalEconomy #DataCenters #Policyeast

Sudan’s War: When geopolitics overrides genocide. Despite monumental human suffering, the conflict in Sudan shows how strategic interests continue to overshadow humanitarian response. #Sudan #Africa #Geopolitics #HumanitarianCrisis #War #InternationalRelations #Policyeast

Resurgence of the nuclear arms race: Global nuclear armament is back in focus, with states modernising arsenals, old arms-control deals breaking down, and nuclear deterrence dynamics shifting again. #NuclearArms #Deterrence #Security #Geopolitics #Policyeast

Maritime Strategy in South Asia: A Pakistani warship docks in Bangladesh for the first time in 54 years. PNS Saif’s visit to Chittagong signals Islamabad’s growing interest in maritime posture and regional relevance. #Pakistan #Bangladesh #PNSsaif #MaritimeSecurity #SouthAsia

Ukraine’s leadership claims Russia is probing European NATO allies through air-space violations and drone incursions testing resolve and alliance credibility. #Ukraine #Russia #NATO #Security #Europe #Policyeast

China’s President Xi Jinping is seeking to deepen ties with Russia even as trade weakens and U.S. tech pressure rises. #China #Russia #XiJinping #Geopolitics #USTech #Policyeast

The global semiconductor supply-chain is becoming a strategic battlefield, not just an economic one driven by escalating nationalistic agendas and deepening global bifurcation. #Semiconductors #TechSecurity #SupplyChains #Geopolitics #USChina #Technology #Policyeast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally requested 25 Patriot air-defence systems from the United States to defend against intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. #Ukraine #Russia #Security #AirDefense #Geopolitics #NATO #Policyeast

Pakistan and China have agreed to “further strengthen counterterrorism and security cooperation. #Security #Counterterrorism #Pakistan #China #RegionalStability #Policyeast

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined an expansive agenda for deepening regional cooperation as Tashkent hosted the Seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. #CentralAsia #Uzbekistan #RegionalCooperation #Geopolitics #Policyeast

ASELSAN showcased a strong presence at BAMEX’25, Mali’s first-ever defense exhibition featuring top Turkish defense firms. The company presented a wide portfolio, including secure communication systems, base security solutions, anti-drone tech, electro-optics, avionics,

Turkish and Georgian authorities confirmed the recovery of the flight recorder from a Turkish C-130 military cargo plane that crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 personnel on board. The aircraft lost contact shortly after entering Georgian airspace on its

France and Ukraine are set to sign a new defense agreement expanding cooperation in combat aviation, air defense and overall military capabilities. The deal builds on France’s earlier support Mirage 2000 fighters with MICA missiles, SCALP long-range cruise missiles and the

Fighting is ongoing: Russia claims they are advancing in Pokrovsk, a strategically important city in Donetsk. Ukraine reportedly struck a Russian oil refinery (Lukoil, Nizhny Novgorod region) using drones. #Russia #Ukraine #Donetsk #Pokrovsk #Lukoil #Conflict #WarUpdates

Saudi Arabia will host the second International Conference on Justice in Riyadh from November 23–24, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced. Held under the patronage of a senior royal, the event will convene legal, judicial, and policy experts from across the world to discuss

The EU is planning a “Centre for Democratic Resilience” as part of a “Democracy Shield” to counter disinformation, especially from Russia and China. The European Commission wants to use Big Tech and social media influencers more systematically to fight hybrid threats and

The JF-17 Thunder Block-III emerged as a major highlight at the Dubai Airshow 2025, attracting interest from multiple countries. A MoU has been signed with a friendly nation for its procurement, underscoring growing international confidence in Pakistan’s defense and aviation