The United States is positioning naval assets near Venezuela. Gaza's fragile ceasefire shows cracks barely weeks after implementation. Ukraine peace negotiations have devolved into leaked embarrassments. On the surface, these crises seem disconnected—different regions, different actors, different timelines. But according to geopolitical analyst Irina Tsukerman, they share a dangerous common thread: escalation has become the policy itself, not the path to resolution.

In this 55th edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, we explore a week of fast-moving power shifts — from Trump’s emerging Middle East posture and new U.S.–Saudi dynamics to India–Pakistan tensions, Ukraine’s corruption crisis, and Iran’s recalibrations. Irina breaks down how these developments reshape regional alignments, economic interests, and the strategic room major powers are fighting to secure.

Get the inside perspective on the Gaza crisis, Qatar-Israel dynamics, and global unrest from top geopolitical analyst Irina Tsukerman—essential insights for leaders and professionals alike!

A school shooting in Minneapolis with Russian patches, Trump’s Alaska summit that gave Putin a propaganda advantage, and a massive Saudi intelligence breach that went largely unnoticed may seem unconnected at first glance. Together, however, they reveal deeper patterns signaling shifts in global strategy, security, and influence.