Megathread: Global Geopolitics - March 2025
February 2025 proved one thing -- tracking global shifts beyond India’s immediate focus helps us anticipate the future. This thread is our open forum for March: a place to discuss events that might not yet connect to India but could matter down the line.
- Is there a policy shift somewhere that could ripple across the Indo-Pacific?
- Is a geopolitical realignment brewing that India should prepare for?
- What lesser-known trends deserve attention?
Let’s crowdsource insights, connect the dots, and build a sharper understanding of global affairs.
Note: Rule 5 will not be strictly enforced here -- instead, we take a broad view, allowing discussions on global events that may not have an immediate India connection but could provide valuable insights into future geopolitical shifts relevant to India. Feel free, also, to post news, stories or ideas that you think could fit into a comment but wouldn’t deserve their own separate, stand alone posts.
Summary of the February 2025 megathread
The February 2025 megathread covered key global shifts, including Putin’s reaction to Trump’s proposed US-Russia defense cuts, the EU’s high-profile visit to India, and Japan’s evolving stance on China and its impact on the QUAD. Trump’s approach to Ukraine and Gaza sparked debate on US reliability, European defense autonomy, and the future of NATO. Discussions also explored Ukraine’s strategic dilemmas, the US-Europe split, and India’s positioning amid shifting alliances. Key takeaways emphasized the need for India to navigate an increasingly transactional US foreign policy, capitalize on Europe’s push for autonomy, and assess QUAD’s resilience in the Indo-Pacific.