Diplomacy & International Relations

Space Weapons: Disclosure Isn’t Enough for Deterrence

On September 14, 2026, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed that the U.S. Space Force has “on-orbit space control weapons.” He did not specify...

How Commercial Industry Can Form the Bedrock of Space Superiority

Space superiority is the unstoppable momentum that propels the United States into space faster and farther, to boldly go beyond the reach of competition...

Trump’s Space Superiority Executive Order: The Stressors That Will Shape Deep Space Development

On December 18, 2025, an executive order—Ensuring American Space Superiority—was quietly released. Largely unnoticed outside the space community, the directive has potentially far-reaching consequences...

Singapore applies existing safeguards to AI smart glasses

Singapore says existing laws, security requirements, and public service rules already apply to the risks posed by AI smart glasses used by public officers....

World Bank assesses India’s digital foundations for AI adoption

The World Bank’s India Development Update, published on 6 October 2026, includes a special focus on artificial intelligence. It identifies India’s technical workforce, internationally...

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

The Saudi-led coalition said Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia. “We intercepted and...

Palestinian factions agree to hold national dialogue

Palestinian factions including Fatah and Hamas agreed to hold a “national dialogue” before legislative elections in November, as a source told AFP on Thursday...

Iranian intelligence sets sights on US military bases in Germany: Report

Iranian intelligence services are targeting US military bases in Germany, including Ramstein and Spangdahlem, amid concerns over potential covert attacks linked to the Iran...

EU top diplomat says bloc in favor of UN Lebanon peacekeepers’ extension

Visiting EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Thursday that the bloc was in favor of extending the mandate of United Nations...

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