The global geopolitical situation is once again showing signs of escalation, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. A ship collision between the Chinese Coast Guard and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the disputed South China Sea adds to the long list of lingering tensions. This incident has sparked renewed concerns about the stability of maritime trade routes vital to the regional economy.
Elsewhere in the world, Russia and Belarus are holding large-scale military exercises titled Zapad 2025, seen as a sign of strengthening Russia's defense strategy amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Meanwhile, the proxy conflict between Iran and Israel continues to intensify, raising concerns that tensions in the Middle East could spill over and disrupt global energy supplies.
In international geopolitical forums, analysts warn that geoeconomic fragmentation and threats to energy security are now the greatest risks to global stability. The Jakarta Geopolitical Forum IX stated that the trend of economic bloc separation, coupled with policy uncertainty from major powers, has the potential to worsen market conditions and increase volatility in the financial sector. Global markets are also urged to remain vigilant in the face of increasingly unpredictable geopolitical dynamics.(Cay)
Source: Newsmaker.id
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