What We’re Watching - 11 May 2026

This week on The Geopolity’s What We’re Watching, our analysts break down three major geopolitical developments that could reshape the global landscape. 🇹🇷 Türkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile — a dramatic signal of Ankara’s growing military ambitions, its expanding defence-industrial base, and the wider implications for the Middle East, Indian Ocean, and NATO. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump and Xi prepare for a high-stakes summit in Beijing — with trade, Taiwan, technology, rare earths, and the Iran war all on the table. Is this the start of a new Cold War détente, or simply a pause before deeper confrontation? 🇬🇧 Political earthquake in the United Kingdom — Labour suffers setbacks, Reform UK surges, separatist politics remain entrenched, and Britain’s traditional two-party order looks increasingly fragile. In this episode, we examine what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next. Stories covered: 00:00 – Intro 00:10 – Türkiye’s First ICBM: A New Military Power? 01:44 – Trump-Xi Summit: Managing Great Power Rivalry 03:51 – UK Local Elections: The End of Two-Party Britain? Geopolitics is changing fast. From missile proliferation and great power competition to domestic political upheaval, this week’s stories reveal how power is being reshaped across the globe. If you enjoy geopolitical analysis, strategy, international affairs and global power politics, subscribe to The Geopolity. #Geopolitics #Turkey #Trump #XiJinping #China #UnitedStates #UKPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage #MilitaryTechnology #ICBM #InternationalRelations #WorldNews If you like this podcast and want to learn more about the issues raised, please check out website http://www.thegeopolity.com