Geopolitics

190 items and 339 connections. Countries, alliances, rivalries and flashpoints in 2026, laid out like a world map. Labeled fact, widely agreed, disputed or outlook.

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Zoom in to reveal more detail, out for the big picture · click a dot to open it · click a ◆ on a line for how two items connect · +N = hidden details · drag to move.● country⬢ alliance or organization◆ conflict or rivalry◎ issue or flashpoint▲ resource or chokepoint■ leader◉ treaty or event

North America

The US, Canada and Mexico.

Latin America

Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and the rest of Latin America.

Europe

The EU, the UK and Europe's powers.

Russia & Eurasia

Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Middle East & North Africa

The Gulf, Israel, Iran, Turkey, Egypt and North Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa's rising and struggling states.

South Asia

India, Pakistan and their neighbors.

East Asia

China, Japan, the two Koreas and Taiwan.

Southeast Asia & Oceania

ASEAN states, Australia and the Pacific.

Alliances & institutions

The blocs, treaties and institutions that bind countries.

Global issues & flashpoints

Energy, chips, chokepoints, sanctions, borders and other flashpoints.

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