Sanctions are inadvertently transforming ‘dark’ tankers taking Russian and Iranian oil around the world into a parallel trading system. Even with improved international relations, they are unlikely to...

Xi Jinping wants to forge ‘a common destiny for humankind’ by winning over the Global South and taking Taiwan. But if America and Europe are to counter this ‘double pivot’, they must better understand...

The deeper relationship proposed by Carney and von der Leyen could send a powerful geopolitical message. But can agreement be reached without antagonizing EU candidate countries?

High-level dissent is being stamped out as Putin makes big business bear the costs of the invasion – but concern is mounting, writes Natalya Kovaleva.

The human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate speaks to Sara Seth about her journey from a prisoner of ISIS to her global mission to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence – ...

Lebanese fleeing the country’s south are caught between the Israeli occupation and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm. But for those seeking refuge in Beirut, further struggles await, writes Lemma Shehadi.

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Sanctions are inadvertently transforming ‘dark’ tankers taking Russian and Iranian oil around the world into a parallel trading system. Even with improved international relations, they are unlikely to...

As fighting escalates in Tigray and neighbouring areas, there are fears that Ethiopia’s internal instability could spill over into the wider Horn of Africa region.

Host countries that allow those in ‘protracted displacement’ to work boost their economies and improve refugees’ ability to resettle or return home, writes Barham Salih, the new UN High Commissioner f...

Daily power cuts, fuel shortages and empty shop shelves are part of everyday life for Cubans as they struggle with the worst economic crisis in decades. Photographer Daniel Desormais visited an island...

As fighting escalates in Tigray and neighbouring areas, there are fears that Ethiopia’s internal instability could spill over into the wider Horn of Africa region.

The administration’s efforts to undermine confidence in the US electoral system could spark a political crisis in November – with consequences for the 2028 presidential race and beyond, writes Bruce S...

Lebanese fleeing the country’s south are caught between the Israeli occupation and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm. But for those seeking refuge in Beirut, further struggles await, writes Lemma Shehadi.

When the fighting ends, America’s predominance in the region is likely to be eroded as Iran reasserts itself, the Arab monarchies reconsider their security – and China sees an opportunity. By Mohsen M...

Gulf Arab states increasingly view Israel as the main obstacle to progress on the peace plan – and may hope for an opening after Israel’s October elections.

A detailed, reciprocal, and verifiable process is essential to ensure that any agreement holds.

How the EU and UK can respond to Chinese technological supremacy

The deeper relationship proposed by Carney and von der Leyen could send a powerful geopolitical message. But can agreement be reached without antagonizing EU candidate countries?

A Bolsonaro victory would mean Trump-aligned governments dominate South America.

After a long season of vigilantism and protests against undocumented foreign nationals, November’s local elections will test whether anti-immigrant populism has appeal for an electorate dissatisfied w...

When the fighting ends, America’s predominance in the region is likely to be eroded as Iran reasserts itself, the Arab monarchies reconsider their security – and China sees an opportunity. By Mohsen M...

Sanctions are inadvertently transforming ‘dark’ tankers taking Russian and Iranian oil around the world into a parallel trading system. Even with improved international relations, they are unlikely to...

The administration’s efforts to undermine confidence in the US electoral system could spark a political crisis in November – with consequences for the 2028 presidential race and beyond, writes Bruce S...

Xi Jinping wants to forge ‘a common destiny for humankind’ by winning over the Global South and taking Taiwan. But if America and Europe are to counter this ‘double pivot’, they must better understand...

Denmark used its soft power to rally support and took the dispute out of the limelight – addressing underlying US interests instead of President Trump’s unacceptable public position.

A detailed, reciprocal, and verifiable process is essential to ensure that any agreement holds.

Lebanese fleeing the country’s south are caught between the Israeli occupation and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm. But for those seeking refuge in Beirut, further struggles await, writes Lemma Shehadi.

The administration’s efforts to undermine confidence in the US electoral system could spark a political crisis in November – with consequences for the 2028 presidential race and beyond, writes Bruce S...

"Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system," writes Yu Jie.

Chatham House’s research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa Programme on falling foul of Houthi warlords, testifying in the US Senate and how the Arab Spring changed his life.

A Bolsonaro victory would mean Trump-aligned governments dominate South America.

How the EU and UK can respond to Chinese technological supremacy

The deeper relationship proposed by Carney and von der Leyen could send a powerful geopolitical message. But can agreement be reached without antagonizing EU candidate countries?

The human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate speaks to Sara Seth about her journey from a prisoner of ISIS to her global mission to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence – ...

High-level dissent is being stamped out as Putin makes big business bear the costs of the invasion – but concern is mounting, writes Natalya Kovaleva.

Polls suggest Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives as American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump and his policies.

A detailed, reciprocal, and verifiable process is essential to ensure that any agreement holds.

How the EU and UK can respond to Chinese technological supremacy

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Polls suggest Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives as American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump and his policies.

A case for a more systemic approach to research security

A detailed, reciprocal, and verifiable process is essential to ensure that any agreement holds.

How the EU and UK can respond to Chinese technological supremacy

Polls suggest Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives as American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump and his policies.

"Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system," writes Yu Jie.