Putin willing to visit North Korea at ‘early date,’ Pyongyang says – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday,…
Netanyahu trapped by clashing demands from war cabinet and hawks – POLITICO
TEL AVIV — As he tries to cling to power, Benjamin Netanyahu is being buffeted by contradictory demands over the direction of the war in…
Does Iraq hold the key to regional de-escalation?
Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, was firm in his condemnation of a U.S. airstrike against a militia leader in eastern Baghdad on…
Beyond Old Wars, New Fears: Rethinking Security in a 21st Century World
It is hard to use the pre-modern world as a framework for comprehending the modern world that has led to globalization. Neither WWII nor the…
Hardliners ride high in the Middle East
A recent Lebanese public opinion poll suggests there may be limits to Iran-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah’s restraint in confronting Israel. It also suggests why Iran…
Damage but no injuries reported as Royal Navy ships collide in Bahrain Harbor
World News // 1 day ago North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system' SEOUL, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- North Korea tested an "underwater nuclear weapon…
The Complex Dynamics Surrounding the U.S. Naval Task Force in the Red Sea
In a strategic move aimed at ensuring maritime security and stability in the Red Sea region, the United States has established a dedicated task force…
Russian hackers target emails of Microsoft senior leaders, company says
Microsoft said several corporate emails were infiltrated in November by Midnight Blizzard, a Russian-backed hacking group also known as Nobelium. The same group was responsible…