Analysis highlighting some of the most significant geopolitical developments concerning China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea between April 25, 2026 and May 2, 2026.
Major events for this week included:
- Update on the war with Iran: nationwide internet blackout continued; new reports of a struggle for control over negotiations between factions of Iranian leaders; Iranian currency in freefall amid US economic pressure.
- Russia has announced a subdued May 9 Victory Day celebration alongside enhanced security measures for the event and ceasefire proposals amid the increased threat of Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Russia’s Africa Corps forces suffered significant defeats in Mali.
- China conducted unusual naval patrols near Taiwan’s Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait.
- North Korea and Russia celebrated the anniversary of the retaking of the Kursk region with the inauguration of a new memorial museum in Pyongyang highlighting North Korea’s participation in the operation. The new memorial offers new insights into North Korea’s involvement in the war and the future of its partnership with Russia.
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