Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait" after recently deciding to change the name of Lake Ontario to "America Lake," amidst increasing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. (translated)
Huawei's offensive in Egypt to supply artificial intelligence chips is causing anger from the Trump administration, which is concerned about the geopolitical and security implications of such a partnership between China and the North African country. (translated)
The Dutch central bank (DNB) transferred 86 tons of its gold reserves from the United States and Canada to London to strengthen its preparedness against growing geopolitical instability. (translated)
After Google, Apple has given up the historic name of Lake Ontario by renaming it Lake America for its American users, provoking negative reactions in Canada and an increase in the popularity of the rival app MapQuest, which refuses to follow this trend. (translated)
The price of 95 octane gasoline is rising again, reaching 2.058 euros per liter, the highest amount since July 2022, due to the increase in oil prices related to the geopolitical situation. (translated)
Europe can no longer ignore the "Russian question," after Germany's accusations against Moscow following the failed attack in Leipzig. But European societies are divided, even on this issue. My geopolitical column from 10/7 @franceinter (translated)
France and the United States are borrowing at higher rates than those of Greece, a first since 1996 in Japan, due to a combination of geopolitical shocks, inflation, and a battle for savings, leading to significant financial consequences for households and governments. (translated)
The article explores the possibility of an alliance between China, Russia, and India as a geopolitical response against the United States. (translated)
In an interview broadcast on YouTube, Pierre Haski and Richard Gowan discuss the current challenges facing the UN, suggesting that the organization may be in decline in the face of a multilateral crisis and a retreat from international law. (translated)
Guillaume Duval's article examines the reasons why Europeans remain inactive in the face of the crimes of the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that this inaction can be attributed to underlying racism rather than historical guilt or geopolitical interests. (translated)
Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, stated at a press conference that attempts at interference and manipulation will not go without consequences. (translated)
Léna Situations ended her famous August vlogs after a decade of success on YouTube, a farewell marked by an emotional concert and an awareness of the geopolitical and societal issues surrounding her journey. (translated)
During the 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Xi Jinping seeks to establish China as the leader of the Global South, highlighting the geopolitical transformation where, by 2050, the Chinese economy could surpass that of Europe, while revealing the divisions and tensions within this new alternative order. (translated)
While Donald Trump attacks his Canadian ally, Xi Jinping is weaving his web in the world, with the SCO summit in Bishkek where even friends of the United States are present. The contrast is striking. My geopolitical column from 7/10 @franceinter (translated)
John Ternus takes over at Apple after 15 years under Tim Cook, facing major challenges in artificial intelligence and launching new products, amid geopolitical tensions and chip shortages. (translated)
China is building a mega dam in Medog, in the Himalayas, capable of producing as much electricity as 24 EPR power plants, raising concerns in India due to the proximity of this project to the Indian border and a seismic fault identified in the region. (translated)
Despite a strategic agreement between the United States and Venezuela aimed at doubling American crude reserves, oil prices remain high and unstable due to various geopolitical and economic factors. (translated)
L’Islande a dit « non » à l’UE : si ce n’est pas un « Brexit » islandais -le pays reste au sein de l’Espace économique européen-, l’attractivité de l’UE, surtout en matière de sécurité, reste problématique. Ma chronique géopolitique du 7/10 @franceinter https://t.co/qFzYM9FN4P #Islande #UnionEuropéenne #Géopolitique
La France a piraté l'Iran -des "opérations offensives"- pour empêcher/ralentir les capacités à se doter de l'arme nucléaire. La France a injecté des virus sur les réseaux iraniens... Folles révélations (pour les néophytes) de François Fillon, ancien Premier ministre. Ce n'est un secret de polichinelle pour personne... Tout le monde attaque tout le monde et permettez-moi de vous dire que les nombreuses fuites de données en France ne sont que la partie émergée de l'iceberg... Le cyberespace est devenu l'endroit où il faut montrer ses très gros muscles cyber... c'est hélas aussi l'endroit le plus explosif... tous les coups son permis. [...] #Cybersécurité #Géopolitique #Iran
"Dans le contexte géopolitique et sécuritaire actuel, et compte tenu de la situation en matière de ressources, je pense que la poursuite des activités en mer de Barents sert à la fois les intérêts norvégiens et européens"
