Indonesia is redefining its foreign policy through BRICS membership and strategic balancing between the U.S. and China.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - December 12, 2025
Indonesia is redefining its foreign policy through BRICS membership, de-dollarization, and strategic balancing between the U.S. and China. Here's how Jakarta is reshaping geopolitical and economic alignments for 2025 and beyond.
Iran is signaling diplomatic openness toward Washington despite recent tensions.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - December 10, 2025
Despite a devastating U.S.–Israeli air campaign that crippled its military infrastructure, Iran is now signaling diplomatic openness toward Washington—an unexpected shift driven by internal pressure and geopolitical survival.
The new National Security Strategy promotes cultural battles over coherent geopolitical planning.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - December 5, 2025
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy has been criticized as vague, contradictory, and detached from global realities—promoting cultural and ideological battles over coherent geopolitical planning.
As Western donors scale back assistance, Beijing is reshaping its approach to African development.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - December 5, 2025
The Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital in Zambia stands as a symbol of China's evolving approach to African development. But as Western donors scale back assistance, experts say Beijing is unlikely—and unwilling—to fully replace the financial vacuum.
JPMorgan Chase CEO warns of market correction risks due to geopolitical tensions and inflation.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - December 5, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that the risk of a major US stock market correction is higher than many investors expect, citing geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, rising government spending, and global military buildup as key sources of uncertainty.
British officials urge Aukus partners to accelerate progress in the Indo-Pacific.
Robert Johnson
/ Geopolitical Analyst - March 18, 2025
British officials say the Aukus security partnership must transition from planning to concrete implementation after the U.S. concluded a review of its commitments, urging all partners to accelerate progress in the Indo-Pacific.