Our Scans · (ZY.4.14) International Relations · Weekly Summary

• [New] Geopolitical Developments International relations and geopolitical events unfolding in 2025 will shape political discourse, policy decisions, and global stability. Trending News Now
• [New] The Trump administration's external counternarcotics policies push drugs into an unprecedented level of prominence in U.S. geopolitical and trade relations while synthetic opioids and drugs continue to evolve and spread globally, posing an escalating international threat. Brookings
• By 2025, changing political alliances and emerging economic powers may alter the landscape of international relations. Thinglabs.io
• Global events, such as geopolitical instability or significant shifts in international trade relations, could impact the demand for foreign skilled labour in the US, thus influencing the application numbers. 2025
• The most urgent question now is whether the UN report will add to growing pressure on Israel to stop its genocidal campaign in Gaza and prompt a review by the international community of ties with Tel Aviv, most notably EU-Israel relations, which include key trade and military agreements. The New Arab
• The divisions that emerged during the votes in both the Security Council and the General Assembly could signal a broader realignment in global diplomacy - one that could potentially reshape transatlantic relations, Council dynamics, and the future of international engagement on Ukraine. Security Council Report
• Politically, with global supply chains playing a critical role, it could influence international relations within the tech sector, especially given Luxshare's Chinese origins and the ongoing geopolitics of tech production. OpenTools
• Continued political instability could dampen buyer confidence and slow price growth in the coming months, particularly if it affects Turkey's EU accession talks or international relations. Investropa
• The US plans to implement new tariffs on a country-by-country basis to rebalance international trade on what it perceives to be unfair trade relations. PwC
• There are many opportunities for both Africa and China to enhance their trade relations in 2023 and beyond, following further relaxation of COVID-19 policy in China that will facilitate international personnel exchanges. tralac
• International summits or negotiations concerning trade agreements, climate change, or nuclear disarmament could significantly impact global relations and economic policies. March 2025
• If the world returns to a Cold War-like state of affairs, ideological alignment or a preference for a certain regime type will once again become a crucial factor in determining international relations. The Diplomat
• As the world transitions to a more sustainable energy future, OPEC's political influence will continue to evolve, shaping the future of global energy and international relations. OilGasZ.com | Energy Intelligence Hub
• By increasing fuel imports from the U.S. and the Middle East, Indonesia hopes to secure more competitive prices and establish a better balance in its international trade relations. Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Hea
• Future health emergencies could strain international relations, disrupt trade, and fuel further nationalism as countries prioritize their own populations over global cooperation. Infodesk
• If China were to engage the Taliban and help to develop Afghanistan into some kind of Mecca of peace, with trade and commerce flowing through it, that would create a really lovely opportunity for China to prove the benefits of the Chinese model of international relations, the model of development. Stimson Center
• Lack of international cooperation and deteriorating relations among major powers threaten to undermine the global development and equitable distribution of safe and effective vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics for the novel coronavirus. Council on Foreign Relations
• Policymakers will need to navigate complex trade laws and international relations, ensuring that the U.S. maintains a balance between protecting domestic interests and fostering global partnerships. County Local News

Last updated: 07 November 2025