Publications

Here are all of our publications listed chronologically. You can also find the publications relating to single geography under “Publications by geography” or narrow down your search using the “Advanced filter”.

Latest publications on Politics and Geopolitics

Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 22 September 2026

September 22, 2026

The UN Assembly opens amid simultaneous wars in the Middle East and Europe. Middle East conflict widens as Houthi advances threaten a second strategic maritime corridor. Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range strikes ahead of high-level UN diplomacy.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 15 September 2026

September 15, 2026

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as Yemen fighting intensifies. Ukraine offers reciprocal halt to strikes on infrastructure. NATO warns of Russian escalation close to Polish territory.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 08 Sep 2026

September 8, 2026

Russia launches major missile and drone attack on Kyiv after pause during US diplomatic visit. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. US expands maritime campaign against Ecuadorian vessels allegedly linked to drug-trafficking.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 02 Sep 2026

September 2, 2026

U.S.-Iran hostilities intensify as Tehran targets Gulf states. EU weighs response after Germany attributes attempted drone attack to Russia. China warns Taiwan over participation at Pacific summit.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 25 August 2026

August 25, 2026

The United States intensifies economic sanctions against Iran. European leaders reinforce military backing for Ukraine. Spain convenes National Security Council to address situation in Ceuta.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 18 August 2026

August 18, 2026

Tensions in Hormuz remain while Turkey urges Washington to pursue diplomacy with Iran. Ukraine launches major drone assault on Russia as Russian missile strike kills civilians.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 11 August 2026

August 11, 2026

Iran-Oman Maritime Framework Advances, but US-Iran Differences Leave Hormuz Reopening Unsettled. Ukraine Deepens Strikes on Russia’s Energy Infrastructure

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 04 August 2026

August 4, 2026

Unresolved US-Iran Diplomacy Over Hormuz, Ukraine’s Air-Defence Shortfall and Proposed US Tariffs on Russian Energy Buyers Sustain Pressure on Global Energy Markets

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 28 July 2026

July 28, 2026

US and Iran Continue Diplomatic Contacts During Pause in Military Strikes: Yemen Warns Houthis Seek to Expand Maritime Pressure in the Red Sea.Washington Maintains Diplomatic Focus

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 21 July 2026

July 21, 2026

US–Iran conflict intensifies as both sides continue military strikes across the Gulf. Russia and Ukraine exchange major long-range attacks

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