Group 1 - The geopolitical tension index has reached its highest level in nearly a decade, reflecting increasing divisions on key issues such as the independence of the Federal Reserve, the transatlantic alliance, and security in Latin America [1][17] - The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Stephen Milan as a Federal Reserve Governor, highlighting significant partisan divides over monetary policy and economic governance [2][5] - The U.S. military has escalated its operations in Latin America, sinking three vessels linked to Venezuela, which has raised concerns about regional security and U.S.-Latin American relations [8][10][12] Group 2 - The U.S.-UK relationship is showing structural tensions, particularly regarding tariffs, trade, and security cooperation, as evidenced by protests during a recent state visit by the U.S. President [4][7] - NATO has increased troop deployments in Eastern Europe by 12% in response to ongoing tensions with Russia, indicating a heightened focus on collective defense capabilities [15][19] - The ongoing stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to create uncertainty in European security, with calls for dialogue to prevent escalation into a global crisis [13][19]