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America turns 250: What does the future hold?

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PODCAST: America at 250: Is the Empire Dying?

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday 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. Are we witnessing the slow decline of the American empire?

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Pakistan’s Economy Sinks Further into the Abyss

Geopolity senior analyst Mozimmal Hussain recently visited Pakistan and saw first-hand the systemic collapse of Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors. He believes without a fundamental cultural shift towards prioritising collective interests over individual greed, Pakistan remains at risk of long-term economic irrelevance.

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War on Iran Will Bring Blood to Streets Globally

Despite the memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement, military hostilities have persisted in the Strait of Hormuz due to conflicting interpretations. Simultaneously, the US and Israel continue bypassing the MOU by continuing military operations against Lebanon. The current "slow-burning" conflict is likely to escalate rather than resolve, threatening global economic and social stability.

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What We're Watching 29 June 2026

1.A new U.N. investigative report concludes Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza as part of actions the commission says amount to genocide.

2.China's latest technological milestone saw LineShine supercomputer overtake the US to become the world’s fastest.

3.Russia declared a state of emergency in Crimea following some of Ukraine's largest drone attacks of the war.

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The US–Israeli Alliance War on Iran Enters the “Slow Burning” Phase

As momentum builds inside the US for a strategic reset of the US – Israel relations. Civil unrest in developing nations will likely worsen as the slow-burning war continues to disrupt global energy markets

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Seven Leaders in Ten Years: Is Britain Ungovernable?

Whilst the UK has cycled through seven prime ministers in a single decade. This revolving door is really a symptom of deep-seated structural failures rather than just a series of personal mistakes by politicians. Neither Brexit nor frequent leadership changes will fix Britain until the political class addresses the fundamental economic issues affecting ordinary citizens.

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During the “negotiations,” the US – Israel Alliance War on Iran is actually intensifying. With all parties preparing for a next wave of attacks.

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America at 250: Is the Empire Dying?

Podcast coming soon

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The Legacy of Slavery

At the end of a recent three-day conference in Ghana, African and Caribbean countries called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. This follows a landmark UN resolution in March 2026 which recognised transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity". Nearly two centuries after abolition, the unresolved question continues to shape relations between the Caribbean and Africa with Europe.

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What We’re Watching at the geopolity

This week on Geopolity's What We're Watching, we examine three stories that reveal how power, history and geopolitics continue to shape the world around us.

🔹 The US-Iran Memorandum: Peace Deal or Strategic Pause?
Does the agreement represent genuine peace, or merely a temporary pause before the next phase of confrontation?

🔹 Palestine Action Activists Jailed
We examine the legal significance of the case, the use of terrorism-related sentencing in criminal cases.

🔹 Transatlantic Slavery and the Reparations Debate
African and Caribbean leaders have renewed calls for reparations and formal apologies for the transatlantic slave trade.
https://t.co/NqZpUdJN17

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The US Hoists White Flag

Whilst the US-Iran agreement appears to grant significant concessions to Tehran, it remains to be seen if it is a genuine peace effort. It’s likely Israel and the US are coordinating to undermine the deal while maintaining a façade of internal disagreement, merely using diplomacy to plan its next offensive move.

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Trump gives in to Iran

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PODCAST: Geopolitics 101

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. We explore why do some nations become powerful while others struggle. 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.

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The US–Iran Deal Cements an Uneasy Ceasefire – For Now

The US and Iran agreed a ceasefire deal, but no text of the agreement has been published by either side, leaving it unclear as to what exactly was agreed. The fact that the US refuses to release the details of the agreement, indicates Trump fears attacks by his political opponents.

https://t.co/tuQSiJfLX7