DIThe Distraction Index

#geopolitics

7 events across 7 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
4Noise
4.7Avg Dmg
22.5Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
US Military Redeployment: Withdrawal of Aircraft Carrier from Asia
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
2.8
Hype
14.3
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-02
US-China Competition on Africa Infrastructure
Damage
1.7
Hype
11.5
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-12
Iran War Diverts US Military Resources from Asia Strategy
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
56.3
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-03
Trump Administration Cuts Tariffs on India, India Agrees to End Russian Oil Purchases
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
10.6
Hype
30.2
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-09
India-US Deal Strengthens India's Regional Position
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.6
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
HYPE2025-05-10
US Spy Agencies Told to Gather Intelligence on Greenland
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
17.5
Hype
30.2
WEEK 3Jan 12 – 18
NOISE2025-01-18
Russia and Iran Sign Partnership Treaty to Deepen Ties
Damage
0.0
Hype
11.1