Diplomacy & International Relations

Iran Update, December 5, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Assadist Insurgency Efforts: Former senior Assad regime officials are likely funding and equipping clandestine networks in Syria to conduct insurgent activity against the Syrian...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 5, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5. Available open-source information indicates...

China & Taiwan Update, December 5, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Taiwanese defense spending: Taiwanese President Lai announced the introduction of the largest special defense budget in Taiwanese history. The proposed budget would markedly improve...

UN News (5 December 2025)

(Peace and Security-Democratic Republic of the Congo/Rwanda) The United Nations on Friday welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the...

Iran Update, December 4, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki’s Political Efforts: Former Iraqi Prime Minister and State of Law Coalition head Nouri al Maliki reportedly told...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 4, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his commitment to his original war aims from 2021 and 2022 and unwillingness to compromise during an interview with...

Russian Occupation Update, December 4, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Russian federal agencies continue to sponsor programs that facilitate the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and expose them to Russian industry, culture, and...

UN News (4 December 2025)

(Humanitarian Aid-Gaza) Every week in Gaza, at least 15 women give birth outside any health facility, often without a trained midwife, pain relief or...

UN News (3 December 2025)

(Peace and Security - Russia/Ukraine) The UN General Assembly on Wednesday demanded by a wide margin that Russia immediately and unconditionally return all Ukrainian...

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