GlobalPULSE: 19 MAY 2025

Report Summary

This weekly report provides a comprehensive analysis of critical events, emerging threats, and significant developments across our global watchlist countries. Our Geopolitical & Security Analysis Teams continuously monitor and assess incidents affecting regional stability, security, and business operations.

Key Global Concerns:

• Fuel crisis in Bolivia threatens national transport shutdowns and could spark widespread protests.
• Haiti's power outage after protest-led shutdown of a key hydroelectric plant highlights state fragility and insecurity.
• Trump’s Middle East tour reshapes U.S. regional posture with major arms deals and a surprise rapprochement with Syria.
• Red Sea ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthis is fragile; maritime risks persist despite paused U.S. strikes.
• Putin-Zelensky talks stall after low-level Russian delegation, casting doubt on meaningful progress in peace efforts.
• Populist policies in Argentina and El Salvador signal rising authoritarian governance under economic pretexts.
• Guinea and Moldova announce reform agendas aiming to restore civilian rule and boost economic resilience.
• Venezuelan-Guyanese border skirmishes raise concerns about escalation in a longstanding territorial dispute.
• Myanmar junta strike kills 24, marking a dangerous escalation in civilian-targeted violence post-ceasefire.
• China’s outreach to Latin America expands via visa waivers and deepening economic/diplomatic links.
• In Romania, pro-EU centrist Nicușor Dan won the presidency in a surprise upset over a far-right rival, signaling democratic resilience, public rejection of populist nationalism, and a continued pro-Western course amid concerns of Russian interference.