Trends In Geopolitics

"Zohran Mandani sworn in as mayor of New York City." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 02 January 2026, 1453 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP-The Morning Wire." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBGZHHlrbDKtSZLXrQSPvjFTn URL--https://ap.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in Browser Policy changes, but facts endure.  AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today.  Donate. By Bridget Brown January 02, 2026   In the news today: Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City; Venezuela’s president says he is open to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking; and dozens are dead from a fire at a New Year’s party in Switzerland. Also, a boat...

"How the past shadows China, Cuba on the brink, America's drone delusion." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 01 January 2026, 2114 UTC. Content and Source:  "Foreign Affairs Today."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBGWxPdVKMjFDkJNPxhCxLbzk URL--https://www.foreignaffairs.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). January 1, 2026 |  View in Browser Sponsored by  Semafor     How the Past Shadows China’s Future A Conversation With Odd Arne Westad The Foreign Affairs Interview   A  Foreign Affairs  subscription is less than  $3.50/month. Subscribe Now →   Cuba on the Brink Where Will the Island’s Crisis End? By Michael J. Bustamante   America’s Drone Delusion Why the Lessons of Ukraine Don’t Apply to a Conflict With China By Justin Br...