Diplomacy & International Relations

Geopolitical crises are accelerating collaboration between Europe and the Gulf

(Jonathan Panikoff, Jörn Fleck, and John Cookson - Atlantic Council) The Europe Gulf Forum brought together government leaders from Europe and Gulf states, as...

How the Iran conflict is reshaping sanctioned crude oil flows

(Atlantic Council) The continued use of shadow fleet and transshipment networks allow sanctioned countries to bypass energy sanctions, underscoring the need for stronger and...

Conflict Grinds on in Lebanon Despite a “Ceasefire”

(Soufan Center) Israel and the government of Lebanon are expanding their direct talks to include a military “track,” but Beirut is unwilling to order...

Europe’s Intensifying Interest in Armenia Signals Shifting Regional Dynamics

(Soufan Center) In recent years, Armenia has become increasingly important to Europe because of its geopolitical position, its proximity to Iran, and its role...

Trump says U.S. will send 5,000 more troops to Poland

(Rebecca Falconer, Dave Lawler - Axios) The U.S. will send an additional 5,000 troops ​to Poland, President Trump said Thursday. Trump's surprise announcement came...

Cuba-USA, ore cruciali. Arriva la portaerei Nimitz ai Caraibi

(Maria Eva Pedrerol)  Sale ancora di più la pressione degli Usa su Cuba. La portaerei “USS Nimitz” è schierata nelle acque dei Caraibi. E' scortata da...

Global News (22 may 2026)

Belarus (RFE/RL's Belarus Service and Steve Gutterman - RFE/RL) Earlier this month, a prominent member of the Belarusian opposition in exile laid out an "ideal...

Statement by Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Helsingborg and Prague

Foreign Minister Wadephul issued the following statement today (21 May 2026) prior to his departure for the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg and...

‘I’m not counting on the US’ — In Estonia, faith in Trump’s defense of Baltics fades

(Martin Fornusek - The Kyiv Independent) Among Estonians, there is little confidence that U.S. President Donald Trump would rush to defend their country in...

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