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Securing the Baltic: Maritime Confrontation and Strategic Posturing (Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash, Sayantan Haldar – Observer Research Foundation)

The Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea in the North Atlantic Ocean, has emerged as a fresh flashpoint amid escalating tensions following Russia’s war against...

China’s Agrobiodiversity: From Rice Terraces to Seed Banks (Shoba Suri – Observer Research Foundation)

With its extensive and diverse agroecological zones, China ranks among the 12 global hotspots for agricultural biodiversity. This richness—deeply embedded in the country’s diverse...

In the Aftermath of Operation Sindoor: Escalation, Deterrence, and India-Pakistan Strategic Stability (Harsh V. Pant, Sameer Patil – Observer Research Foundation)

Operation Sindoor, conducted by India in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, has decisively altered the security dynamics between India and Pakistan. This operation...

By fusing intelligence and special operations, Israel’s strikes on Iran are a lesson in strategic surprise (Doug Livermore – Atlantic Council)

Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” against Iran, launched early Friday in the Middle East, represents an evolution in how democratic nations can prepare for and...

Israel’s Iran strike provides a historic chance for Middle East realignment (Atlantic Council)

Israel’s stunning strikes on Iran—bigger, bolder, and more strategic than what has preceded them—are much more than a military response to a potential nuclear...

Rethinking Whistleblowing in the Age of Global Sanctions (Eliza Lockhart – RUSI)

The economic, legal and trade restrictions imposed on Russia in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine represent arguably the most sweeping sanctions...

History suggests Trump’s snapped back sanctions won’t deliver change in Venezuela (Christopher Sabatini – Chatham House)

Last week came some predictable news: Venezuela’s oil exports remained steady in May, even after US President Donald Trump’s administration reapplied sanctions on President...

Why peacebuilding fails and what to do about it (Renad Mansour, Mark White – Chatham House)

As the world becomes geopolitically more fragmented, conflicts are increasing in complexity and number – up by almost three-quarters since the 2000s. In this...

Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus warns plight of Rohingya with ‘no hope’ will lead to ‘explosion’ (Chatham House)

Professor Muhammad Yunus, leader of Bangladesh’s interim government since the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina regime in 2024, visited Chatham House on 11 June...

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