Global Watch

Fresh from a successful intervention in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump is now turning his attention to Greenland. Washington is presenting the Arctic island as essential to US national security, arguing that control of the territory is needed to shield America from Russian and Chinese threats.   Trump's sharp language has alarmed Denmark and sent shockwaves across the European Union. US officials have refused to rule out the use of m...

Two massive China-flagged supertankers, the Xingye and Thousand Sunny, were headed to Venezuela to pick up oil cargoes meant to pay off Venezuela’s debt to China. But now, the ships have turned around, heading back to Asia after weeks of waiting in the Atlantic Ocean.   This surprising development highlights the ongoing struggle Venezuela faces under the US oil embargo, which has cut off direct exports to China, its biggest oil custo...

Iran is experiencing its most serious domestic crisis in decades. What began in late December 2025 as protests over inflation, currency collapse, and poverty has evolved into a political movement calling for regime change. Demonstrations erupted across nearly all 31 provinces, with merchants, students, and industrial workers participating. Protesters have openly denounced Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and called for regime change, indicating a brea...

After 25 years of delays, the European Union has approved a free trade agreement with Mercosur, the bloc made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The decision links Europe more closely to South America at a time when Europe’s traditional economic partner, the United States, has become less predictable.   The vote by 21 EU member states ends more than two decades of stalled talks and produces the largest trade agreement th...

Multinational corporations are no longer just economic players. Today, many wield political influence that rivals entire countries. Through vast financial resources, global supply chains, and lobbying, these companies can shape trade rules, technology standards, and even global political outcomes.   Multinational corporations operate across multiple countries, giving them leverage over international markets, finance, and regulation. Some g...