
Weekly geopolitical briefings and a discussion space to track and interpret breaking global events. Mackinder Insights is curated by Johannes Kornberger, a consultant advising international organisations and governments worldwide.
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We’re approaching a critical moment in the geopolitical calendar.
Two elections — the US midterms and the Israeli general election — are, in the space of a week, going to test not just Americans’ and Israelis’ tolerance for continued war,...
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When I set about creating my latest video, my question was simple:
Developments this past week reflect a pattern of ‘Trumpian unilateralism’ we’ve become accustomed to. But this time, the consequences run far deeper (we’ll get into why soon).
First, here’s what happened:
The conflict in Yemen has spilt over into new domains this week and is drawing in new regional as well as extra-regional actors. What was primarily a ground campaign by the Houthis and a subsequent counteroffensive by the Saudi-backed Yemen...
Two narratives are competing for credence in the information space right now.
Both concern the Strait of Hormuz, and both could influence how the US-Iran war plays out.
The narrative being pushed by Iran goes something like this:
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Paris-based geopolitical and communications strategist. Formerly with the UN, Council of Europe, and Australia’s Dept of Home Affairs. I analyse foreign policy and international relations from a realist perspective.
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