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Taiwan Strait tensions rise as naval exercises extend into third week EU member states split on new Russia sanctions package Red Sea shipping costs up 340% since Houthi escalation OPEC+ emergency meeting called amid Gulf instability South China Sea: three new territorial incidents logged this month Taiwan Strait tensions rise as naval exercises extend into third week EU member states split on new Russia sanctions package Red Sea shipping costs up 340% since Houthi escalation OPEC+ emergency meeting called amid Gulf instability South China Sea: three new territorial incidents logged this month

Intelligence Briefing — March 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Three Scenarios for the Taiwan Strait in 2026 — And What Importers Should Know

Naval exercises have extended beyond their announced window for the third consecutive quarter. We model the probability and business implications of three distinct escalation paths.

Middle East

Red Sea Disruption: Is This the New Normal for Global Shipping?

Freight costs are up 340% on key lanes. We examine whether this represents a temporary disruption or a permanent restructuring of global logistics — and what your supply chain strategy should look like in either case.

Europe

How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is Quietly Reshaping European Energy Costs

The headline conflict has faded from front pages, but the structural energy shifts it triggered are accelerating. Three scenarios for European energy pricing through 2027.

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About The Scenario Room

The Scenario Room was founded on a simple premise: the geopolitical intelligence that drives decisions at the world's largest institutions should be accessible to the business leaders who need it most — not just the ones who can afford a $40,000-a-year terminal.

We work with supply chain executives, CFOs, and operations leaders at mid-market companies who have real international exposure but no dedicated risk desk. We help them see around corners, plan for multiple futures, and make decisions with confidence.

Our methodology draws on structured scenario planning frameworks used by intelligence professionals, applied with the business pragmatism that comes from working directly with the operators who have to act on the analysis.

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