<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Geopolitics Matter]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:35:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Military Parades: Tool to Convey a Message ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind every marching soldier and passing tank there is a geopolitical message. In international relations, perception can be just as powerful as military capability itself.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/military-parades-tool-to-convey-a-message</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c4819830cbda37bc03c32</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:49:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_8f6254e8ae154a728af64dcbb81945bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[El regreso de la dinastía Fujimori: minerales críticos y la nueva geopolítica de Perú.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keiko Fujimori returned the Fujimori name to Peru’s presidency. It marked the revival of a Japanese immigrant legacy, the return of a powerful political dynasty, and a new chapter in Latin America’s evolving geopolitics—where identity, critical minerals and great-power competition are increasingly intertwined.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/es/post/el-regreso-de-la-dinast%C3%ADa-fujimori-minerales-cr%C3%ADticos-y-la-nueva-geopol%C3%ADtica-de-per%C3%BA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c4765d6317fae61a9020c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:41:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_ee3141b3e83542a59ed630d9ca92ea31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phoebe Chow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return of Fujimori Dynasty: Critical Minerals and the New Geopolitics of Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keiko Fujimori returned the Fujimori name to Peru’s presidency. It marked the revival of a Japanese immigrant legacy, the return of a powerful political dynasty, and a new chapter in Latin America’s evolving geopolitics—where identity, critical minerals and great-power competition are increasingly intertwined.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/the-return-of-fujimori-dynasty-critical-minerals-and-the-new-geopolitics-of-peru</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c45e3830cbda37bc03846</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_ee3141b3e83542a59ed630d9ca92ea31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phoebe Chow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigéria : la menace djihadiste et son expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of 2026, Nigeria’s security environment has deteriorated, driven by an intensification of operations by radical Islamist groups in its northern regions. What factors have made Nigeria such a prominent target, and how are external actors exploiting the resulting instability?]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/fr/post/nig%C3%A9ria-la-menace-djihadiste-et-son-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5c45482a0707df7766b013</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b6519_370ee9f7529d4a5fae87e0c3f5150fb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_685,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antoine Quiquempoix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: the jihadist threat and its expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of 2026, Nigeria’s security environment has deteriorated, driven by an intensification of operations by radical Islamist groups in its northern regions. What factors have made Nigeria such a prominent target, and how are external actors exploiting the resulting instability?]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/nigeria-the-jihadist-threat-and-its-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5bdcffe447e3bde587e9fa</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b6519_370ee9f7529d4a5fae87e0c3f5150fb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_685,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antoine Quiquempoix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's Security Risks in an Age of Strategic Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's greatest security risk may not be American withdrawal, but uncertainty over American commitment. As strategic priorities shift, can Europe maintain credible deterrence and strengthen its own defence capabilities?]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/europe-s-security-risks-in-an-age-of-strategic-uncertainty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a8cede447e3bde5852803</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:58:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ef599_a7dd5f7fb9934f89ac724c4394d24127~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_940,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Conor Long</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO Summit 2026: Winners and Losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Getty Images The recent NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye had a lot of ups and downs over the two days when leaders met on the 7th and 8th of July. There was a rocky start where President Trump made remarks saying “I just want to say there was tremendous love in that room,” at a news conference not long after he had said repeatedly that “I’m not happy with NATO.” It appears that he came to this conference unhappy with his fellow leaders as they were unwilling to provide the...]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/nato-summit-2026-winners-and-losers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5393eb1f3b88f8a4ec1617</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:35:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_e8db4469c2674f9d97d1907ce00c1854~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meredith Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso breaks all diplomatic relations with France:]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent announcement, Burkina Faso broke unilateraly its diplomatic relations with France, confirming a long lasting brake between the two countries since the arrival in power of the junta. ]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/burkina-faso-breaks-all-diplomatic-relations-with-france</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a483711fa58f0a255cfd460</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b6519_820d6d30cc7c48b78d63e1dde94e306a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_945,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antoine Quiquempoix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportswashing and Soft Power: Why It's Not Just for Authoritarian States]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we hear the term sportswashing, we often think of Qatar, Saudi Arabia or Russia. But if sport is a tool of soft power, why are Western democracies so often excluded from the conversation?]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/sportswashing-and-soft-power-why-it-s-not-just-for-authoritarian-states</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a48f1a70e6d46569497cc1e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:18:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ef599_0b6fb44b00a64dfcacd0d46ce598f8a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Conor Long</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China+1: Diversification or China’s Tariff Escape route? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countries look to diversify away form China with the China +1 strategy. Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have been key in this process. ]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/china-1-diversification-or-china-s-tariff-escape-route</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49101bfa58f0a255d1abeb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e43d_f58f82b1cace4b3dab093c4de3f29aa1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria proposes to host Anthropic: Europe's Concern Over AI Sovereignty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austria's proposal to bring Anthropic's AI operations to Europe reflects a broader push for technological sovereignty, as access to frontier AI becomes increasingly tied to national competitiveness and security.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/austria-s-proposes-to-host-anthropic-europe-s-concern-over-ai-sovereignty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a490d870e6d465694981c8d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e43d_eed02e23979942598bf71b58efb72218~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond K-Pop: South Korea’s Airport Diplomacy and the Making of a Hub State]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea is quietly expanding its airport diplomacy. BTS sells out Wembley. Netflix’s Squid Game becomes the most watched drama in the platform's history. While K-beauty brands, cuisine and fashion continue their steady march into shopping districts from Paris to Jakarta. Over the past two decades, South Korea has achieved what many middle powers could only aspire to - transforming itself into a global cultural phenomenon. The success of the K-Wave - or “Hallyu” - has become one of the...]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/beyond-k-pop-south-korea-s-airport-diplomacy-and-the-making-of-a-hub-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4893180e6d4656949701cb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14023c_1bc8aaedb4204c289b693379996d229b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phoebe Chow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row, Row, and Goal - Episode 010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The episode covers the latest in the relationship between Israel and Somaliland, the results of the Colombian elections, and the new Chinese sanctions on US tech companies. The conversation also delves into the World Cup and its impact on various countries. The conversation covers a range of topics, including difficulties when it come to state recognition, Colombia's foreign policy, and China's sanctions on US tech companies. It also delves into the broader themes of military advancement and...]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/row-row-and-goal-episode-010</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a420bcf3c06bdad542583de</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:10:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_eed4d83a39684f77b6e325f150c58b5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[G7 Meeting: European Countries Enter the Chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The G7 meeting took place recently and their discussions are more important than ever. The geopolitical issues discussed during the summit have repercussions around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/g7-meeting-european-countries-enter-the-chat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a36979391a8121cb983ec1c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:23:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_5ced2e677b93480f9b3ab1e666323293~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meredith Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is in the US-Iran Deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US and Iran have a ceasefire agreement. Take a closer look on what it means and what will be the geopolitical impact. ]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/what-is-in-the-us-iran-deal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a365f4491a8121cb9835e66</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:23:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_cab41c11620642edbedf03dcbe977a0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meredith Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRICS Digital Payments: Challenging Western Financial System]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRICS is looking to change how cross-border payments are made. Will this challenge the West’s financial system?]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/brics-digital-payments-challenging-western-financial-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3763c8bfacb36e3543cfa9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:23:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_5144f880271b47c69a03fcde057aed2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meredith Burton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Security After Hormuz: Renewables Strategic Vulnerability ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risks of energy transition as response to recent supply shocks due China's dominant position in green technology. ]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/energy-security-after-hormuz-renewables-strategic-vulnerability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a374f99bfacb36e3543a5b1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e43d_fbfe7ef18ea544a0af2ca031fb7fb380~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-hand submarines: the compromise that redraws AUKUS]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUKUS has been revised to deliver three second-hand submarines to Australia, accelerating timelines but increasing costs and domestic scepticism. The shift reflects US industrial limits and aims to counter China, while risking further Indo-Pacific escalation.]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/second-hand-submarines-the-compromise-that-redraws-aukus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a36f7c898bf123ab4b502e7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b6519_ad87a972fad04651ac9f02c5cb948dc3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antoine Quiquempoix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandas and Flamingos - Episode 009]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode covers the relationship between China and North Korea, the alumina export issue in Ireland, and Albania’s Flamingo Protest. New episode available now wherever you get your podcasts!]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/pandas-and-flamingos-episode-009</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a27b268750b8b39abbfa060</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:09:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_06a3b7ff4fc44848a9074933f808db7f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballot Shortages in South Korea Spark Fraud Allegations and Public Outrage]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea’s June 2026 local elections were overshadowed by ballot shortages at around 50 polling stations, sparking protests, fraud allegations, and conspiracy theories. As thousands demanded a rerun, the incident evolved beyond an election administration failure. ]]></description><link>https://www.whygeopoliticsmatter.com/post/ballot-shortages-in-south-korea-spark-fraud-allegations-and-public-outrage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a24fe6a1f44c606b37add08</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:47:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40b141_1b0e51b447c74a2583f1af36ab21993d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_596,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phoebe Chow</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>