Geopolitical Analysis & Commentary by Gustavo de Arístegui

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GEOPOLITICAL REPORT – September 1, 2025.

By Gustavo de Arístegui, as published by Negocios.September 01, 2025. Below is an analysis of current global affairs, structured around key themes to provide a clear and direct understanding, followed by a summary of coverage in major media outlets. Key Themes in Depth The Eurasian Axis Consolidates at the SCO Summit Main Event:In Tianjin, China, […]

The irrelevance of Europe: the tragedy of an avoidable decline

By Gustavo de Arístegui, diplomat, as published by La Razón. August 24, 2025. Deindustrialization, technological stagnation, and demographic implosion are exacerbating the continental decline, while the United States and China are consolidating their global leadership. Europe, for centuries the epicenter of world power, faces an accelerated loss of relevance. Its empires shaped the modern world, […]

The Alaska Summit: An analysis of realpolitik, symbols, and a crisis of legitimacy

By Gustavo de Aristegui, Former Diplomat, as published by News From A to Z. August 18, 2025 The AnewZ Opinion section provides a platform for independent voices to share expert perspectives on global and regional issues. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the official position of AnewZ The […]

Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Global Geoeconomic Enigma

By Gustavo de Arístegui, as published by La Razón.August 03, 2025. The EU, ostensibly the world’s foremost trading power, has thrown in the towel in the first round without landing a single blow Since his return to the White House in January 2025, Trump’s protectionist agenda has resurfaced with unprecedented virulence. On April 2, in […]

SYSTEMIC RIVALRY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA

By Gustavo de Arístegui, as published by Tribuna Norteamericana.July 01, 2025. Gustavo de Arístegui Career Spanish Diplomat He joined the Foreign Service in 1989. He served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Spanish Embassies in Libya (1991–1993) and Jordan (1993–1996), where he was also in charge, from Amman, of the Embassy in Iraq. In […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: A Preemptive Strike Against Iran’s Nuclear and Terrorist Regime

By Gustavo de Arístegui.June 23, 2025. The U.S.-led Operation Midnight Hammer, launched on June 21, 2025, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, in close coordination with Israel, marks a pivotal moment in the struggle against a regime that, for 46 years, has been the chief architect, financier, instigator, and direct perpetrator of […]

Analysis of the U.S.-China Trade War and Its Global Implications

By Gustavo de Arístegui.June 13, 2025. This analysis delineates the key issues of the trade war between the United States and China, examining the strategies employed by both nations, the outcomes realized, and the inherent complexities of their economic interdependence. 1. Initial Miscalculation in the U.S.-China Trade War Upon initiating a global trade war, President […]

MIDWEEK GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MOST RELEVANT NEWS

By Gustavo de Arístegui.June 11, 2025. Geopolitical Analysis: Navigating a Fractured World (June 11, 2025) The global landscape on June 11, 2025, is defined by escalating strategic rivalries, domestic instability, and persistent humanitarian crises. From the U.S. defense posture to the turmoil in Los Angeles and the protracted conflict in Gaza, interconnected challenges demand robust, […]

GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS – JUNE 5th 2025

By Gustavo de Arístegui. June 05, 2025 As of 5 June 2025, the global geopolitical landscape is defined by a confluence of humanitarian crises, diplomatic tensions, and strategic manoeuvres that expose the fragility of the international order. This analysis draws on first-tier sources, including Reuters, The New York Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, Jerusalem Post, […]