Mapping the World Essentials

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Armenia: A Decision for Europe?

Armenia is moving closer to Europe politically. The focus of the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan was the

Russia: War weariness?

Traditionally, Moscow celebrates the end of World War II with a large military parade. But this year it will be smaller:

Eastern Congo: Resource Curse in Kivu

Democratic Republic of Congo: President Tshisekedi proposes postponing the presidential elections scheduled for 2028 if

France and Africa: A New Strategy

French President Macron has chosen Kenya and its capital Nairobi, home to one of East Africa's largest metropolitan area

Great Britain: A Time of Divisions

The recent elections in Great Britain confirm the fragmentation of the political landscape. In the local elections, Refo

Trump and Xi: A Showdown

Given Donald Trump's chaotic governance, China likes to present itself as a neutral and stable state. However, this does

Hantavirus: Fear of a new pandemic?

The hantavirus outbreak on the "MV Hondius" is stirring up unpleasant memories. The passengers, who have since returned

Gulf Crisis: The Emirates Targeted

Since the Israeli-American offensive, a large part of Iranian retaliation has been directed at the United Arab Emirates:

Putin in China: A Weak Friend

Xi Jinping is portraying Beijing as the center of power: After Donald Trump, he also received Vladimir Putin. The messag

Asia: An Aging Population

Busan, South Korea's vibrant port city, is facing a demographic collapse: Since 1995, 600,000 people have left the city,

Lithuania: Air Raid Alert

In the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, members of parliament (the Seimas) were informed via loudspeaker on Wednesday of an

War in Sudan: The Parties to the Conflict

Don't forget Sudan: The country has been at war for more than three years. 15 million people have been displaced, tens o

Belarus: Ukraine worried

The Orechnik hypersonic missile that struck Kyiv on Sunday was launched from Belarus. This is likely part of a new Kreml

Abraham Accords: Trump, the Pope and the Catholics

In 2020, Donald Trump helped normalize relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as the Middle East is s

Climate: Cities and Heat

Temperature records have just been broken across Western Europe. These extreme heat waves, which are becoming increasing

Lebanon: Is Israel Pushing Beyond the Limits?

The Israeli flag now flies over the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hai

Global competition in pharmaceuticals

The annual ASCO congress in Chicago, a leading event in cancer research, highlighted U.S. breakthroughs in pancreatic ca

Artificial Intelligence: France Takes the Lead

If foreign investors choose France to build data centers, it is notably because of its nuclear power, which ensures chea

Morocco: The Continent’s Industrial Champion

According to the African Development Bank, Morocco became the continent’s industrial champion in 2026, overtaking Sout

Middle East: 100 Days of War

Despite the "ceasefire" between the United States and Iran, the situation seems to be slipping out of Donald Trump's con

Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un: an alliance of mutual interest

Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea serves several purposes: to showcase China’s diplomatic power, but also to remind

Bahrain: The End of Calm

Following the destruction of an Apache helicopter, Donald Trump decided to strike Iran once again. Iran, in turn, target

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Sport and Geopolitics

Despite meeting all U.S. entry requirements, World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry and returned to Somalia, a co

G7 Summit: In What Context?

As the G7 gathers in Évian, leaders aim to address major global crises and support efforts to end ongoing conflicts. Di

France-Senegal: A Changing Relationship

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a leading advocate of stronger national sovereignty, was dismissed by Presiden

Political Assassinations: Putin’s Version of Warfare

Semion Skrepetski, a Russian cartoonist who criticized Putin’s regime, was shot dead in Poland on June 15. Polish auth

American technology: are Europeans dependent?

At the Vivatech show, India and Europeans are displaying a common ambition: to counterbalance Chinese and American domin

Latin America’s Shift to the Right

Will Abelardo de la Espriella reshape Colombia’s future? The right-wing politician has gained attention with promises

United Kingdom: Political Instability

With Keir Starmer ‘s resignation, British politics is still unstable after six prime ministers in the ten years since

Heatwave: the effect on the seas

Europe is going through a historic heatwave on land, but also at sea, with temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above average: th

Earthquake in Venezuela: A Country Under Pressure

Venezuela is facing one of its strongest earthquakes in more than a century, adding to an ongoing political and economic

Crimea: Strategy of Isolation

Moscow: Putin delivered a speech ahead of the parliamentary elections in September. In it, he made a rare admission that

Europe: Why the Heatwaves Are Intensifying

After western Europe, extreme heat has spread east, with record temperatures triggering maximum alerts across several co

Ireland: Setting the Course

Ireland is assuming the EU presidency for six months. There is no shortage of crucial issues: economic recovery, the new

South Africa: Migration as a Political Target

South Africa has seen renewed waves of xenophobic protests, with tensions remaining high despite a relatively calm demon

Syria: A new chapter?

While much of the Middle East remains unstable, Syria has entered a new political phase following the fall of Bashar al-

Can Europe defend itself without the United States?

As doubts grow over long-term U.S. security commitments and Russia remains a major threat, European countries are increa

What can Ukraine contribute to Europe's defense?

Despite sustained attacks, Ukraine has demonstrated remarkable military resilience and developed extensive battlefield e

Why do countries hold gold reserves?

Around 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold remain frozen at the Bank of England under sanctions. Venezuelan authorities say the