Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi, an American businessman, has been extradited to the US to face charges related…
Category: Geopolitical
Geopolitics through the lens of capital: sanctions, trade policy, elections, conflicts and energy security, read as inputs to risk pricing. We track how political events reach commodity prices, sovereign spreads and equity risk premia. The focus is on the transmission channel to markets, not on the politics itself.
Taliban and EU Hold Historic Talks on Afghan Deportations
A delegation from the Afghan Taliban met with European Union officials in Brussels on Tuesday, marking…
Ukraine Destroys Key Crimea Bridge, Intensifying Military Pressure on Russia
The Ukrainian military has successfully targeted and destroyed a crucial railway bridge over the North Crimean…
International Poll Reveals Low Confidence in Trump as Global Partner
A recent Pew Research Center poll indicates that only 23% of respondents across 36 countries have…
US Supreme Court Blocks Rastafarian Man’s Lawsuit Over Hair Shaving
The US Supreme Court has ruled against a Rastafarian man, Damon Landor, who sought to sue…
EU Foreign Policy Disputes Emerge Amid Israel Tensions
Diverging opinions on the EU's approach to Israel are intensifying tensions within the bloc, particularly between…
Supreme Court Allows Exxon to Sue Cuba Over Seized Property
The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can proceed with a lawsuit against Cuba's state-owned…
Tensions Rise Between Poland and Ukraine Amid Historical Disputes
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine have escalated, prompting warnings from the European Commission about the potential…
Super El Niño Develops, Raising Concerns Over Global Climate Impact
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed the emergence of a super El Niño…
California Billionaire Tax Faces Uncertain Future Amid Lobbying Efforts
California's proposed billionaire tax, aimed at taxing the wealth of residents worth over $1 billion, faces…