Major geopolitical developments unfolded this week, from renewed US pressure on Iran and Ukraine deadlock to India-US technology cooperation and a global artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi.

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•  US President Donald Trump issued a fresh deadline to Iran, warning of consequences if Tehran fails to reach a meaningful agreement on nuclear enrichment.
•  The newly formed Board of Peace held its inaugural meeting in Washington, pledging billions for Gaza reconstruction despite funding gaps and fragile ceasefire conditions.
•  The United States significantly increased military deployments in the Middle East, including advanced carrier strike groups and fighter aircraft, raising concerns of escalation.
• Trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia failed to resolve disagreements over Donbas, where Moscow controls large portions of strategic territory.
•  Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured European allies at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing transatlantic unity while also criticizing European domestic policies.
•  India and the United States signed the Pax Silica declaration, aimed at strengthening secure semiconductor supply chains and reducing dependence on China.
•  China’s rare earth export restrictions continue to disrupt global supply chains, intensifying geopolitical competition over critical minerals and advanced technologies.
•  India hosted its first AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, drawing global leaders, ministers and technology executives to discuss artificial intelligence infrastructure and governance.