by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Middle East/North Africa On January 19th, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began with the release of three Israeli hostages as part of a deal facilitated by international mediators. The first phase of the...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics North America Yesterday, during his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced plans to sign a series of executive orders to launch “the complete restoration of America.” He...
by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 17, 2024 | Crossroads
Middle East/North Africa Over the past month, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) advanced rapidly from Idlib to Damascus, toppling President Bashar al-Assad and marking the end of his 13-year rule on December 8th. HTS now controls most major cities along...
by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 12, 2024 | Crossroads
North America Tensions with Canada and Mexico have escalated following Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from both countries unless they enhance border security with the US. Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,...
by The BlackSummit Team | Nov 19, 2024 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Middle East/North Africa Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to disagreements over the war’s management, replacing him with...
by The BlackSummit Team | Nov 12, 2024 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics North America In the 2024 US elections, Donald Trump surprised many by winning swing states decisively, outperforming expectations despite polls predicting a tight race. His success was largely driven by...