What We’re Watching - 22 June 2026

This week on Geopolity's What We're Watching, we examine three stories that reveal how power, history and geopolitics continue to shape the world around us. 🔹 The US-Iran Memorandum: Peace Deal or Strategic Pause? Washington and Tehran have signed a memorandum aimed at de-escalating their conflict and opening negotiations. But does the agreement represent genuine peace, or merely a temporary pause before the next phase of confrontation? 🔹 Palestine Action Activists Jailed Four Palestine Action activists have received lengthy prison sentences following a raid on an Israeli arms manufacturer. We examine the legal significance of the case, the use of terrorism-related sentencing provisions, and what it could mean for political activism and civil liberties in Britain. 🔹 Transatlantic Slavery and the Reparations Debate African and Caribbean leaders have renewed calls for reparations and formal apologies for the transatlantic slave trade. We explore the geopolitical implications of the growing reparations movement and the debate surrounding historical responsibility. Join us as we break down the stories our analysts are watching and explain why they matter. 🌍 Geopolity provides independent geopolitical analysis, helping you understand the forces shaping our world.