Diplomacy & International Relations

UNICEF aid trucks robbed at gunpoint in Gaza City (UN News)

Humanitarian aid in Gaza must be protected, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, following the theft of therapeutic food critical for saving...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 19, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Russian MiG-31 interceptor jets violated Estonian airspace on September 19. European officials continue to discuss the creation of a defensive “drone wall” and provide military...

Iran Update, September 19, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Snapback Sanctions on Iran: Iran is trying to prevent snapback sanctions by offering an interim deal that secures concessions upfront from the United States...

Russian Occupation Update, September 19, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Russian military-patriotic and civic engagement programs continue to facilitate the deportation of Ukrainian children and teenagers to Russia. Kremlin-appointed Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova...

Gaza City lifelines collapsing, UN aid agency warns (UN News)

The last remaining lifelines for civilians in Gaza City are collapsing as Israel ramps up military operations, the UN Office for the Coordination of...

Fragile progress in Syria, at risk from exclusion and foreign interference, UN warns (UN News)

Syria’s tentative steps towards recovery could quickly unravel without inclusive politics, sustained aid and respect for national sovereignty, top UN officials cautioned the Security...

UN presses ahead with mission for a better world despite global headwinds (UN News)

During a year of escalating global turmoil – from widening wars and economic hardship to the relentless advance of the climate crisis – the...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 18, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

The Russian military command continues to signal its commitment to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s theory of victory that posits that Russia can win a...

Iran Update, September 18, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Snapback Sanctions on Iran: French President Emmanuel Macron stated on September 18 that UN snapback sanctions on Iran are a “done deal” and will...

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