Diplomacy & International Relations

Concerned About Army’s Loyalty, Putin Boosts Role of Political Commissars

(Paul Globe - The Jamestown Foundation) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin began his expanded war against Ukraine, the Kremlin leader has dramatically expanded the...

Surge in Nuclear Brinksmanship Cannot Regain Russia’s Position of Strength

(Pavel K. Baev - The Jamestown Foundation) Russia’s setbacks in economic, military, and foreign policies are undermining confidence in its eventual victory, prompting Russian...

Middle East update: Airstrikes and evacuation orders in Lebanon, aid restrictions in Gaza

(UN News) Intensified Israeli airstrikes overnight in Lebanon forced people to again flee their homes, while humanitarians in the Gaza Strip report continued restrictions...

Wars and geopolitical divisions constitute ‘dangerous erosion’ of world order, warns UN chief

(UN News) The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning...

Ukraine: Russian attack destroys humanitarian food aid in Dnipro

(UN News) The World Food Programme (WFP) has deplored a Russian attack on a warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine that destroyed “a significant quantity” of...

Nimbus Manticore Expanded Attacks With AI-Assisted Malware and Fake Zoom Installers

(Pierluigi Paganini - Security Affairs) When the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran at the end of February 2026, most analysts expected...

Ukraine: Russia Illegally Seizing Property in Occupied Areas

(Human Rights Watch) Russian occupation authorities are seizing civilian property in occupied areas of Ukraine, despite international law prohibiting occupying powers from such conduct....

China–India rapprochement is tactical, not strategic

(Chietigj Bajpaee - East Asia Forum) China–India relations have improved since the October 2024 border agreement, with resumed leadership exchanges, restored connectivity and incremental...

A middle power agenda for the global trading system

(Sam Hardwick - East Asia Forum) Middle powers can help sustain the trading system by doubling down on non-discrimination and openness, preventing a drift...

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