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Three Geopolitical Faultlines
Monday, 18 May, 2026
In this Geopolity podcast, we unpack three major geopolitical stories shaping the global order—and what they reveal about the deeper strategic forces driving global politics.First, Donald Trump’s visit to China. A trip rich in symbolism, but did it actually produce meaningful strategic gains? We examine what was achieved, why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in US-China relations, and what Trump’s diplomacy tells us about the future of great power competition.Next, Britain’s political crisis. Traditional parties are losing trust, populist forces are surging, and voters appear increasingly disillusioned with the political establishment. Is Britain entering a period of structural instability—and what does this mean for the wider West?Finally, the Ukraine war enters its fourth year. Despite dramatic drone strikes and headline-grabbing operations, what does the battlefield reality actually look like? Can Ukraine still alter the strategic trajectory of the war? What does victory look like for Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington?
