Trends in Geopolitics

Geopolitical news and information from "Geopolitical Monitor." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 10 May 2026, 0004 UTC. Content and Source:  "Geopolitical Monitor." URL--https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com. Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). The Tide Is Turning in Ukraine Opinion - May 08, 2026 Faced with mounting battlefield stagnation, economic pressure, and technological adaptation, time is increasingly not on Russia’s side. Bipartisan but Bounded: The Limits of US Senatorial Support for Taiwan Backgrounders - May 08, 2026 The US congressional consensus on Taiwan still matters. But amid a widening gap between commitment and capability, it matters less than it used to. Syrian Refugee Returns After Assad: Political Imperatives and Humanitarian Realities Backgrounders - May 08...

"Venezuela and Iran unrest:  Implications for China's oil import economics." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content and Source:  "Geopolitical Monitoring." URL-- https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Please use slider to center this post. Featured Venezuela and Iran Unrest: Implications for China’s Oil Import Economics Situation Reports  -  Feb 04, 2026 A potential cut-off from Venezuelan and/or Iranian oil supply is a marginal-cost issue, not a systemic vulnerability for China’s overall energy security. Latest Stories Russia’s “Poseidon” UUV: The Underwater God of Propaganda Situation Reports  -  Feb 04, 2026 The Poseidon is an underwater unmanned vehicle and one of Russia’s ‘unparalleled’ next-generation weapon systems. The state autho...