What We’re Watching - 25 may 2026

this week on Geopolity’s What We’re Watching, our analysts break down three geopolitical stories: 🇵🇸 Gaza: Trump’s “Board of Peace” under scrutiny Six months after the US-backed “Board of Peace” took over Gaza’s administration, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen. Aid restrictions, collapsing infrastructure, disease outbreaks, and mounting civilian suffering raise serious questions about whether the initiative has delivered peace—or merely political cover. 🇪🇺 Ukraine and the EU: Membership by another name? Germany’s proposal for “associate membership” for Ukraine could represent a major shift in Europe’s strategic approach. Is this a genuine pathway toward integration, or another symbolic gesture as divisions within Europe persist? 🇨🇳🇷🇺 Putin in China: Partnership or dependency? Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing was rich in symbolism—but what did Russia actually gain? As the Ukraine war drags on and Moscow’s economic pressures grow, we examine whether Russia’s relationship with China is one of strategic partnership—or increasing dependence. #Geopolitics #Gaza #Ukraine #Russia #China #Trump #Putin #XiJinping #europeanunion What our analysts are watching and key events they are keeping an eye on 0:00 – Intro 0:10 – Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Has Only Brought More Death and Suffering to Gaza 1:33 – EU to offer Ukraine ‘associate membership’ 3:04 – Putin Visits China If you like this podcast and want to learn more about the issues raised, please check out website http://www.thegeopolity.com