About this episode
The episode discusses three major geopolitical shifts affecting global power dynamics, including the UAE's break from OPEC, China's tariff changes for Africa, and Ukraine's drone war against Russia.
This week on What We’re Watching, we break down three major geopolitical shifts that could reshape global power dynamics.First, the United Arab Emirates signals a decisive break from OPEC, exposing a growing rift with Saudi Arabia and raising questions about the future of oil markets. Is this the beginning of the end for coordinated oil control?Second, China moves to scrap tariffs for African nations, deepening its economic grip on the continent and accelerating its competition with the United States for influence across the Global South.Finally, we examine Ukraine’s expanding drone war against Russia. With long-range strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, is Kyiv gaining the upper hand in the air—even as the ground war stalls?From energy markets to great power competition and the future of warfare, these are the stories shaping the world right now.Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:10 – UAE Breaks with OPEC01:48 – China Scraps Tariffs for Africa02:52 – Russia vs Ukraine: The Drone WarIf you like this video and want to learn more about the issues raised, please check out website http://www.thegeopolity.com On SocialX - https://x.com/TGeopolity
Topics covered
- geopolitical shifts
- oil markets
- economic competition
- drone warfare
- global power dynamics
Keywords
- geopolitics
- UAE
- OPEC
- China
- Africa
- Ukraine
- Russia
- drone warfare
- oil markets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United Arab Emirates, OPEC, Saudi Arabia, China, United States, Russia
Places: Africa, Ukraine
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