Global Crisis Watch 384 & 385 – The Fragility of Modern Agriculture
Modern agriculture stands at a crossroads, balancing the need to feed an expanding global population with the vulnerabilities of an increasingly unstable world. Once seen as a symbol of progress and abundance, today’s agricultural systems reveal deep structural fragilities – exposed by economic pressures, climate disruptions, disease outbreaks and the complexity of global supply chains […]
Global Crisis Watch 382 & 383
Vance’s Israel Visit and EU Sanctions Pause Highlight Strains in Gaza Peace Effort US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel highlighted the fragility of the recently negotiated Gaza ceasefire and the intense international oversight surrounding it. Arriving just a week after President Trump, Vance sought to reinforce Washington’s supervision of the agreement, which has […]
Global Crisis Watch 380 & 381 – The New Geopolitics of Critical Minerals
The global competition for critical minerals – essential for clean energy, defense and advanced technology – is rapidly becoming a major geopolitical hotspot. China, already dominant in rare earth production and refining, is tightening its control over supply chains and export routes, reshaping global power dynamics. In October 2025, Beijing expanded export controls on several […]
Global Crisis Watch 378 & 379
Israel and Hamas Move Toward Ceasefire Two Years After 7 October Negotiations to finalize a Gaza ceasefire based on US President Donald Trump’s peace plan are underway in Egypt, with sources reporting progress between Israel and Hamas. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to join the talks alongside Israeli Minister Ron […]
Global Crisis Watch 376 & 377 – Water Security
Water is life. Yet in the twenty-first century, access to adequate, safe and reliable water is increasingly at risk. Whether for drinking, irrigation, industry, energy or ecosystems, water underpins nearly every aspect of human security. Climate change, population growth, pollution, inequitable governance and aging infrastructure are placing this vital resource under unprecedented strain. Water insecurity […]
Global Crisis Watch 374 & 375
France and Allies Recognize Palestinian State, Deepening Israel’s International Isolation France, joined by Monaco, Malta, Luxembourg, Belgium and other nations, formally recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations, signaling growing international frustration with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. The recognition was announced during a summit […]
Global Crisis Watch 372 & 373 – Cyber-Physical Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure
Modern societies depend on digital connectivity for commerce, communication, healthcare and government services. At the heart of this connectivity lie undersea fibre-optic cables, which carry the majority of international internet traffic and link continents. Despite their critical role, these physical networks are often vulnerable to both accidental damage and deliberate attacks, creating significant cyber- physical […]
Global Crisis Watch 370 & 371
Corruption-Driven Protests Lead to Prime Minister’s Resignation in Nepal Nepal is facing its most serious political unrest in decades, with Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigning after violent protests left at least 22 dead and hundreds injured. Largely led by young people identifying as “Gen Z”, the demonstrations began after a short-lived government ban on […]
Global Crisis Watch 368 & 369 – Major City Disruption
Major cities worldwide increasingly face challenges that disrupt their normal functioning, known as major city disruptions – events that significantly interrupt day-to-day activities, affecting people, services or infrastructure. Such disruptions can be sudden or prolonged, with wide-ranging impacts on life, the economy and public safety, arising from natural disasters, infrastructure failures, public health crises, social […]
Global Crisis Watch 366 & 367
Trump Faces Legal, Domestic and Diplomatic Disputes in Eventful Week President Donald Trump is simultaneously facing legal, domestic and diplomatic battles, highlighting his confrontational governing style. At the Federal Reserve, Governor Lisa Cook plans to sue after Trump attempted to remove her over alleged false mortgage statements. Cook, appointed in 2022 as the first African […]