This Week Around the World - June 27, 2025 Edition

In this episode, we unpack the major global developments from June 20–27, 2025, as the world enters a new phase of transactional foreign policy, spearheaded by the United States. We break down the “Twelve-Day War” between Israel and Iran, including the rare direct military involvement of the U.S. and the ceasefire it brokered — a move that reshapes the balance of power in the Middle East.

We also examine a contentious peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, brokered by the U.S. and widely viewed as a strategic effort to secure vital mineral resources in the face of growing Chinese influence.

Shifting our focus to global markets and media, we discuss China’s rapid ascent in the electric vehicle industry and the disintegration of the global information landscape. As trust in legacy media erodes, more audiences are turning to influencer-led video platforms for news and interpretation.

This episode explores a world in flux, where peace, power, and perception are being redefined.

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