Curious Worldview Jeremy Dicker | 10 Geopolitical Predictions For 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Jeremy Dicker, co-founder of International Intrigue and former Australian diplomat with 14 years in the Americas, offers lively geopolitical forecasts. He discusses Taiwan and South China Sea risks. He covers Europe's reliance on the US, crypto's move toward mainstream use, tech firms eyeing nuclear energy, AI market dynamics, Latin America political shifts, BRICS vs Quad, and China’s tech strategy.
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South China Sea Presents Immediate Risk
- The South China Sea standoffs present a higher miscalculation risk than Taiwan because of constant proximate incidents.
- Jeremy Dicker warns accidents there could rapidly escalate allied responses and broader conflict.
Europe Still Tethered To U.S. Power
- Europe remains deeply entwined with U.S. infrastructure across payments, cloud and arms despite political frictions.
- Dicker gives Europe a ~99% chance it cannot fully detach from U.S. systems in 2026.
Use Stablecoins For Practical Cross‑Border Flows
- Explore stablecoins and regulated crypto rails for practical cross-border payments and savings.
- Dicker suggests jurisdictions will mainstream crypto by solving regulatory and policing challenges.
