Geopolitically Correct

Trump and Putin spoke on the phone, agreeing to start talks on how to end the war in Ukraine. This shows a broader reality: diplomacy today is increasingly transactional. Trump’s transactionalism is often put as uniquely American, but it reflects a broader global trend. China uses debt-trap diplomacy to expand influence. India hedges between the West and Moscow, while Gulf states use energy for their interests. This presents a challenge: how do you operate in a world where diplomacy has turned into a series of transactions? In a system driven by power politics rather than partnerships, those who fail to adapt risk losing. Geopolitically Correct breaks down the history, strategy, and impact for you.
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Can a Metternich-Style Peace Deal Happen in Ukraine?

In 1814/15, European leaders met in Vienna to reshape the post-Napoleonic world. Klemens von Metternich brokered a pragmatic balance of power that kept peace for decades. Could a similar diplomatic settlement be possible for Ukraine in 2025?

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Metternich’s diplomacy was so effective.

• The parallels between the 19th-century Congress of Vienna and today’s Ukraine peace talks.

• What this means for governments and businesses navigating European security.

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Volkswagen, struggling with declining demand and intensifying competition, is reportedly in talks with Chinese carmakers to take over parts of its production in Europe. This development is part of a broader trend of Chinese investment in European industries. Geopolitically Correct analyses what this means for Europe and Switzerland, assessing the strategic implications for governments and businesses.

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On Monday, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. His reelection is part of a broader vibe shift. The effects of it were already evident before Trump’s inauguration and are now expected to intensify in the months ahead. Geopolitically Correct analyzes the implications of this shift for Europe and Switzerland, offering insights for governments and businesses.

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In 2012, Ian Bremmer, an American political scientist and founder of the Eurasia Group, published a book explaining the power vacuum in international politics, where no single country or group of countries takes the lead. Ian Bremmer believes that this point has arrived in 2025. He argues that we are in a uniquely dangerous period in world history, similar to the 1930s and the early Cold War. Geopolitically Correct looks at the consequences for European countries and the implications for governments and businesses.

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On January 1, 2025 the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia ended, which means that Russian gas stopped flowing to Europe via Ukraine. This gas route has been operated for five decades. Geopolitically Correct looks at the consequences for European countries and the implications for governments and businesses.
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The Baltic Sea power cable Estlink 2 that runs between Finland and Estonia was damaged last week, along with multiple data cables. This latest incident highlights the Baltic’s sea role as a strategic chokepoint. Geopolitically Correct looks at the consequences for European security and the implications for governments and businesses.
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The Economist's Ten Trends to Watch in 2025 are here, and Geopolitically Correct has picked out the three most relevant to European geopolitics. As always we analysed the implications for governments and businesses.
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Thirteen years after the Syrian civil war began, the reign of Bashar al-Assad came to an end on 8 December 2024. This week, Geopolitically Correct analyses what this turning point means for European and Swiss interests, offering insights for governments and businesses.
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Russia’s elite narratives are not just influencing the war in Ukraine — they’re also impacting broader Russian foreign policies. This week, Geopolitically Correct analyses how these narratives could drive peace negotiations in 2025.
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