[New] Major power competition, regional political vulnerabilities, and critical economic interdependencies drive geopolitical risk in the Asia-Pacific in 2026.
SpecialEurasia
[New] Trade regulations and geopolitical turmoil are among the most prominent supply chain risks in 2026, as shifting tariffs, regional conflicts and political uncertainty continue to complicate global commerce.
SupplyChainBrain
[New] Russia's military and political leadership will continue attempts to mount an offensive in its war against Ukraine throughout 2026.
[New] The opening days of 2026 have rapidly reshaped the coming electoral contests in November that will define American politics in 2026.
The Guardian
[New] The United States and the wider world are approaching the US midterm congressional elections, which are expected to shape President Trump's political standing domestically and internationally.
[New] From Latin America to Europe, several countries have been flagged due to criminal activity, political unrest, and terrorism threats.
Travel And Tour World
[New] The mishandling of farming policies has led to protests and blockades, supported by political groups such as the Dutch Farmers' Party, and a risk of escalation to a full-scale green backlash.
Cambridge Core
[New] Far, any hint of recognising Israel is political poison in Islamabad, but 2026 may see more voices gingerly raising the idea that engagement could bring technological and economic benefits.
Daily Times
[New] The cumbersome nature of the multilateral bodies in Europe has made its response to a growing defence threat from Russia both slow and disjointed, as has the rise of right-wing populist political movements in many European countries, which Trump has openly said he will now back.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[New] As the race for satellite dominance heats up, the interplay between innovation and geopolitics will define Starlink's trajectory in Latin America.
Ainvest
[New] Projected $15.9 B 2026 global revenue highlights Starlink's growth potential, but Latin America's political instability and regulatory gaps pose significant investment risks.
Ainvest
[New] Any political transition will hinge on engaging Venezuela's armed forces as an institution.
NBC News
[New] In 2026, China will accelerate its AI capabilities, creating massive political tension that will prompt Western leaders to remove guardrails.
Tom Johnson
[New] Relations between countries must follow the principles of international law and warned that political instability in Venezuela could worsen.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[New] In Nicaragua, the declining health of Daniel Ortega, and the possibility of a successful U.S. effort to end the Maduro regime control of Venezuela, could make the Ortega dictatorship the next target for political change in the Americas.
IndraStra Global
[New] Eurasia Group's Top Risks 2026 argues that the United States itself is becoming the principal source of global risk, noting how quickly political decisions can now translate into force.
oilprice.com
[New] Beyond the United States and Europe, several elections in 2026 are likely to serve as high stakes tests of legitimacy and state capacity, while a separate set of countries face elevated internal disorder risk driven by political volatility, economic strain, and security pressures.
Medium
[New] Geopolitics injects significant volatility, with the war in Ukraine, an unstable ceasefire in the Middle East and the potential for a flare-up in Venezuela keeping supply chains and energy security exposed to sudden disruptions.
Rystad Energy
[New] Global political instability, particularly involving Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, will covertly fuel a massive second wave of government-funded offensive research investments, focused heavily on AI-driven capabilities and advantages.
Security Boulevard
[New] Broadly, experts see external threats looming large, from hardening political rivalries to escalation in Ukraine.
The Parliament Magazine
[New] Geopolitics will have the greatest impact on gold prices and the other precious metals in 2026, named as the No.1 driver by more than 1-in - 4 respondents (27.2%).
IFA Magazine
Last updated: 11 January 2026
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