Geopolitics Decoded | January 18, 2026
Your Sunday briefing on where geopolitics is heading
Mr. Geopolitics decodes what’s happening — and what’s next.
This week, the disruptions spanned the new “geopolitical squeeze,” a rising Saudi Arabia-Pakistan axis, the shockwaves of an Iranian revolution, and more. Also, don’t forget to check out the most important forecast of the year: the top 10 geopolitical questions for 2026.
Below is the foresight from the past seven days.
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