Donald Trump betrays both the Iranians and the Ukrainians, two peoples fighting for their freedom, by his selfish focus on geopolitical interests and trade routes, while abandoning them in their struggle against oppression. (translated)

Donald Trump betrays both the Iranians and the Ukrainians, two peoples fighting for their freedom, by his selfish focus on geopolitical interests and trade routes, while abandoning them in their struggle against oppression. (translated)

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has moved 86 tons of gold, or 14 percent of the Dutch gold reserves, from North America to London in response to rising geopolitical unrest. (translated)
The gasoline price has reached a record high of 2.668 euros per liter and could even rise to 3 euros, while diesel prices continue to increase due to a combination of limited oil production, geopolitical conflicts, and scarcity. (translated)

Dutch trade is flourishing due to geopolitical unrest, with significant growth driven by chip manufacturer ASML, despite challenges such as high energy prices and import duties. (translated)

The article discusses how artificial intelligence both drives geopolitical conflicts and is influenced by the worldviews and ambitions of its architects, with dependencies so significant that they become geopolitical, despite private companies being the driving force behind AI. (translated)

Companies are once again willing to engage in mergers and acquisitions, with a record amount of $2.7 trillion in announced deals in the first half of 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. (translated)

Pardon @RobJetten, je verkondigt dat de dreiging ‘ongekend hoog’ is. Ongekend. Alsof de Russische tankdivisies al bij Arnhem over de grens rijden. Alsof Chinese hackers vannacht iedere cv-ketel hebben overgenomen en op vol vermogen gas staan te verstoken. Alsof president Poetin hoogstpersoonlijk in een Typhoon-klasse onderzeeër rondjes in de Noordzee vaart. Er is geen dreiging, Rob. Niet van het kaliber waarvoor je nu extra bevoegdheden nodig hebt. Wat er wel aan de hand is, is dat jij de geopolitieke werkelijkheid gebruikt als deken om onder te kruipen. Een klein bang jongetje dat de wereld te groot en te eng vindt en om zijn eigen gevoel van onveiligheid binnen de perken te houden om extra politiebevoegdheden vraagt, zodat hij zich weer veilig kan voelen. Stop ermee Rob. Stop met dat theatrale ‘Nederland veilig houden’ terwijl je consequent wegkijkt van de echte onveiligheid in de wijken, op de stations en in de straten. Stop met doen alsof Rusland en China het enige probleem zijn, terwijl je eigen beleid de deur wagenwijd openzet voor echte risico’s: de import van mensen die vijandig staan tegen onze manier van leven, onze cultuur, onze vrijheden. Maar stop vooral met jezelf te presenteren als de stoere beschermer van de rechtsstaat, terwijl je diezelfde rechtsstaat langzaam uitholt omdat je die olifant in de kamer niet durft te benoemen, je pertinent weigert in te zien dat daar het echte gevaar zit. Een premier die zich écht om de veiligheid van Nederland bekommert, Rob, kijkt eerst naar de dreigingen die hij zelf heeft binnengehaald. Jij kijkt naar het buitenland, omdat dat makkelijker is. Omdat je dan niemand in Nederland hoeft te confronteren met gevoerd beleid, of iemand die wellicht op @D66 gaat stemmen stemmen tegen de haren instrijkt. Dat is geen staatsmanschap. Dat is angst, angst om geconfronteerd te worden met de consequenties van gevoerd beleid. En die angst is een slechte raadgever, Rob. Heel eerlijk? Het wordt hoog tijd dat je stopt met doen alsof je een man bent en laat zien dat je daadwerkelijk ballen hebt, door hetgeen Nederland echt bedreigt te benoemen en werk te maken van de bestrijding ervan, zodat onze samenleving veiliger wordt, en onze cultuur en vrijheden behouden blijven. Het kan namelijk wél Rob, maar kennelijk durf jij niet? #Nederland #veiligheid #geopolitiek
Shein is finally getting a stock listing in Hong Kong, but the web giant's growth is influenced by rising competition, geopolitical tensions, and concerns about its image. (translated)

The recent discussion between Joris Luyendijk and Tim Hofman highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the need for a morally and politically coherent understanding of these situations for both Europe and the rest of the world. (translated)

The Netherlands will have to pay about 17 billion euros extra in interest over the next nine years due to rising interest rates and geopolitical turbulence, which will reduce the available funds for other expenses such as healthcare and defense. (translated)

Netherlands is struggling to fill gas reserves in time for winter, which could lead to a shortage and rising gas prices, especially given the current geopolitical tensions and reliance on imports from abroad. (translated)

"In het huidige geopolitieke en veiligheidsklimaat, en gezien de situatie rondom de energievoorraden, geloof ik dat het voortzetten van de activiteiten in de Barentszzee zowel de Noorse als de Europese belangen dienen"
Norway continues to carry out oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, despite environmental and legal objections, with the Norwegian Minister of Energy emphasizing that this serves both Norwegian and European interests in the current geopolitical climate. (translated)

Europe and the US have started much too late in restoring an 'arsenal of democracy' to adequately respond to current geopolitical threats, while support for Ukraine and recent conflicts, such as the Iran war, have severely depleted their military stocks. (translated)
The search for a new UN Secretary-General, to replace António Guterres whose term ends on January 1, faces an immense challenge to save the United Nations, affected by financial crises and increasing geopolitical tensions, from irrelevance and to make it meaningful again in a world full of conflicts and uncertainty. (translated)

Due to geopolitical tensions and drought problems, the Panama Canal is experiencing increasing waiting times for ships, with authorities anticipating further deterioration as the auction prices for priority slots rise to record levels. (translated)

In the podcast De Dag, it is discussed how Kim Jong-un is increasingly manifesting himself on the world stage and how his country North Korea is benefiting from this, despite the question of at what cost, with insights from professor of Korean studies Remco Breuker about the geopolitical strategies and the rising standard of living of ordinary North Koreans. (translated)

The recent explosive rise in the price of tungsten, which has become nine times higher in the past year, raises significant concerns within sectors such as the defense industry, which are crucial for the supply and use of this rare metal, while European countries appear to be too passive in their response. (translated)

Coal remains necessary for the energy supply in the Netherlands, despite the government's plans to close coal-fired power plants by 2030 at the latest, given the current dependence on imported gas and the uncertain supplies due to geopolitical tensions. (translated)

Donald Trump has scaled back the military exercises with South Korea, which begin today, in an effort to win the favor of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, amid the complex geopolitical relations and the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. (translated)
