GlobalPULSE: 23 JUN 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:

• The U.S. joined Israel’s war against Iran with airstrikes on nuclear sites, dramatically escalating conflict in the Middle East.
• Russia launched one of its deadliest airstrikes on Kyiv; Ukraine suffered mass casualties as POW exchanges continued.
• Argentina’s controversial decree allowing warrantless surveillance sparked backlash from civil society and rights groups.
• Colombia’s accession to the BRICS New Development Bank reflects deepening Global South economic realignment.
• Brazil’s auction in the ecologically sensitive Amazon basin drew sharp criticism from Indigenous and environmental actors.
• Mounting instability in Haiti, marked by blackouts and gang violence, is undermining international security missions.
• Afghanistan turned to Russia for food amid regional trade disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran conflict.
• A leaked recording in Thailand and military unease triggered fears of a potential coup, intensifying public protests.
• Cameroon’s large FX deficit despite strong reserves exposes regional macroeconomic imbalances in Central Africa.
• Nigeria and EUROJUST formalized a justice cooperation pact to combat transnational organized crime.