Erdoğan Hosts Antalya Summit to Address Global Crises and Hormuz Alternatives
In Antalya, Erdoğan convened leaders from 150 nations to discuss pressing global issues and explore alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the influence of middle powers.
Keir Starmer Under Fire for Controversial Mandelson Appointment
As Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a parliamentary session, he faces increasing scrutiny over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador amid public discontent.
Understanding UNIFIL: The UN's Role in Southern Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been active since 1978, serving as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, particularly after its expansion in 2006.
US Endorses Rare Earth Extraction Project in South Africa Amid Diplomatic Strains
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, the US has expressed support for a rare earth extraction initiative in South Africa, highlighting the project's significance.
Internal Conflict Grows Within Germany's Far Right Over Conscription
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces a deepening rift as its anti-Nato faction seems to gain traction ahead of the upcoming elections in eastern states this September.
Sheinbaum Addresses Concerns Over Spain-Mexico Relations Amid Colonization Debate
In response to recent discussions regarding Spain's colonization of Mexico, President Sheinbaum insists that there has been no diplomatic crisis between the two nations.
Trump's New Challenges in Tanker Diplomacy from Cuba to the Persian Gulf
As President Trump navigates a complex landscape of tanker diplomacy, he is likely to encounter significant challenges from Havana to the Persian Gulf.
Middle East live: Trump revokes strike threats as US-Iran ceasefire takes shape
Strategic angle: The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Israel also signing on, as last-minute diplomacy led by Pakistan halts planned US strikes.
Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as new ceasefire proposal is shared
Escalating violence in the region prompts renewed diplomatic efforts.
Briefing: 'Hit by both sides': US war on Iran threatens Iraq's 'careful strategy of multi-alignment'
Strategic angle: Catherine Viette discusses the implications of US-Iran tensions on Iraq's diplomatic strategy with Dr. Renad Mansour from Chatham House.
Briefing: NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats
Strategic angle: On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States.
Briefing: NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance
Strategic angle: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to discuss NATO's future with former President Donald Trump.
Briefing: Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO?
Strategic angle: Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance, raising questions about the legal process involved.
Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
Strategic angle: How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights. The post Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges
Briefing: Romanian Foreign Minister in Kyiv on Bucha Anniversary
Strategic angle: Oana Țoiu joins EU ministers to commemorate the four-year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.
Briefing: India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit
Strategic angle: At a meeting of over 60 countries, India calls for de-escalation in the Gulf after losing mariners in attacks on merchant shipping.
Briefing: Europe, NATO under pressure over Iran war: 'Trump strong with the weak and weak with the strong'
Strategic angle: Hélène Conway-Mouret discusses the impact of Trump's Iran war strategy on European security.
Briefing: 'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says
Strategic angle: Ivo Daalder critiques Trump's address, highlighting its lack of persuasiveness.
Briefing: Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says
Strategic angle: The US president has repeatedly criticized Western partners for not responding to his call for a naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Briefing: ‘Dumbest alliance break-up in history’: Trump threatens to leave NATO
Strategic angle: Donald Trump reiterates his threat to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, calling it a significant mistake.