Geopolitical Horizons

Three years after October 7, 2023, the Middle East has been transformed.

What began with the Hamas-led attack on Israel and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza developed into a much wider regional confrontation — reshaping Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran’s position, Israel’s security strategy and America’s role across the region.

In this episode of the Geopolity Podcast, we look beyond the daily headlines and ask a bigger question: what has actually changed after three years of war?

Five years after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban returned to power, what has actually changed?

In this episode, we are joined by Mustafa Mustaan from the Fikr Institute - https://fikr.institute/index.html, to assess Afghanistan after five years of Taliban rule. We examine what the Taliban have achieved since 2021, how their government functions, whether they have delivered greater security and how they have managed an economy cut off from much of the international financial system.

One of our analysts has just returned from a trip across the US. In this episode, we get his perspective from the ground on a country undergoing major political and social change.

Is support for Donald Trump beginning to fall? Is the MAGA movement splintering? Are American attitudes towards Israel changing? And what does the growing political influence of Muslim Americans tell us about the direction of US politics? We also explore the approaching midterm elections and the divisions within the Democratic Party, before looking beyond domestic politics to America's changing relationship with the rest of the world.

The global order is changing — but where is it heading?

In this Q&A podcast we answer your questions on the biggest issues shaping the world today. Has the United States lost its war with Iran? Could Iran already possess the components needed for nuclear weapons? How much influence does Israel wield over US foreign policy? And are we witnessing the decline of the American-led world order?

The discussion goes beyond the Middle East to examine the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Britain and Europe, Pakistan's growing regional challenges, political change in Bangladesh, the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, and whether artificial intelligence could determine the next global superpower.

We also look at Gaza, Israeli expansion, the Abraham Accords, Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions and whether America's weakening position creates new opportunities for regional powers.

Pakistan occupies one of the most strategically important—and challenging—positions in the world. Wedged between India, China, Afghanistan and Iran, while sitting close to the energy-rich Persian Gulf and Central Asia, Pakistan’s geography has shaped its politics, security and foreign policy since its creation.

In this episode of the Geopolitical horizons, we take a deep dive into the geopolitics of Pakistan.

Why do some people seem able to make sense of global events while others get lost in the noise?

In this Geopolity podcast, we look at practical ways to analyse geopolitics that goes beyond the daily headlines. Instead of chasing every news story, learn how to understand the long-term forces that shape the world

As America celebrates its semi-quincentennial, questions are growing about whether its best days are behind it. Rising debt, political polarisation, military overstretch, the emergence of China, and a shifting global balance of power have all raised doubts about the future of the American-led international order. As the United States reaches its 250th birthday, is it witnessing the beginning of a new era of renewal—or the slow decline of an empire?

What is geopolitics, and how can understanding it help make sense of the world?

In this Geopolity Podcast, we explore the foundations of geopolitics. From the rise of tribes and kingdoms to the invention of the modern nation-state, this episode examines the forces that shape global affairs and determine why some nations become powerful while others struggle.

We discuss the importance of geography, history, foreign policy, technology, military power, economics and national strategy. We also explore how geopolitical analysts approach international events, separate signal from noise, and build a framework for understanding a complex world.

Whether you are new to geopolitics or looking to strengthen your analytical skills, this episode provides a practical introduction to the concepts that underpin international relations and global power.

In this Geopolity podcast, we unpack three major geopolitical stories shaping the global order—and what they reveal about the deeper strategic forces driving global politics.

First, Donald Trump’s visit to China. A trip rich in symbolism, but did it actually produce meaningful strategic gains? We examine what was achieved, why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in US-China relations, and what Trump’s diplomacy tells us about the future of great power competition.

Next, Britain’s political crisis. Traditional parties are losing trust, populist forces are surging, and voters appear increasingly disillusioned with the political establishment. Is Britain entering a period of structural instability—and what does this mean for the wider West?

Finally, the Ukraine war enters its fourth year. Despite dramatic drone strikes and headline-grabbing operations, what does the battlefield reality actually look like? Can Ukraine still alter the strategic trajectory of the war? What does victory look like for Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington?