GlobalPULSE: 26 MAY 2025
Geopolitical & Security Analysis Global Report
Report Details
Initial Publish Date
Last Updated: 26 MAY 2025
Report Focus Location: Global
Authors: AA, ATG, BA, DP, GZ, MA, SO, ZR
Contributors: GSAT
Lead Analyst: DA
GSAT Lead: MF
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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:
- Mass political protests erupt across Latin America (Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico), driven by democratic backsliding, economic distress, and stalled reforms.
- Chevron’s license expiry in Venezuela signals a significant U.S. policy shift under the Trump administration, threatening energy sector stability.
- Escalating Israeli-Iranian tensions over nuclear threats risk igniting broader Middle East conflict amid fragile Gaza ceasefires.
- Over 50 massacred in Haiti, spotlighting deepening state failure and the rise of vigilante justice.
- Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, disrupting transatlantic relations and global markets ahead of June 1.
- South Sudan oil shutdown warning heightens risks of economic collapse and renewed conflict due to RSF attacks on Port Sudan.
- Major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia signals a rare opening after years of diplomatic deadlock.
- Geopolitical realignment in Europe with new UK-EU cooperation deals and pro-EU election victories in Romania.
- China-India-Pakistan water conflict intensifies, with India halting Indus River flows after Kashmir attack.
- Africa's resource race heats up, with Guinea enforcing mining rules, Nigeria securing EU investment interest, and Mozambique preparing for LNG project resumption.
