Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks | Armed Groups
Lagos, Nigeria – This week during his visit to the Ivorian capital Abidjan, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged $45m to boost coastal West…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Regulators are our ‘last hope’ at fixing social media – POLITICO
LONDON — A former insider at tech giant Meta has said that social media companies are failing to keep kids safe online, and that government…
Delving into the Social-Humanitarian Aspects of the Mexican Drug War
The widespread drug trafficking that began in Mexico and subsequently extended to other nations, including the US, is what gave rise to the Mexican Drug…
The UK’s great disappearing energy summit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It was billed as the summit that would “rewire the global energy…
EU moves to shield researchers from Chinese interference – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The European Commission will call upon EU capitals to be on guard against meddling in their homegrown research from strategic adversaries in the…
In New Hampshire, Republicans campaign on security at the border — with Canada
COLEBROOK, N.H. — Across the border from Hereford, Canada, past the American flag-studded welcome sign to Canaan, Vt., and down Route 114 is the Beecher Falls…
ISW analyses Russia’s deceptive claims on war in Ukraine at UN Security Council
Experts from the Institute for the Study of War have analysed the misleading statements made by Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, during the UN Security…
The Actions from Pyongyang Won’t Escalate Tension in Korean Peninsula
As the year 2024 starts, uncertainty looms over Northeast Asia. The deteriorating relationship between North and South Korea has hit a new rock bottom. In…
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A Slap in a Face for Somalia
“We will insist on a diplomatic agreement and I think Ethiopia will come back and see where they went wrong, but we are also ready…
EU to Upgrade Economic Security to Shield Key Tech From China
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe European Union will take the next step this week in its effort to recreate itself into a global power that can…
Josep Borrell: Israel was funding Hamas
The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell openly accused Israel of having financed the Palestinian militant group Hamas, informs POLITICO. “Hamas was financed by the Israeli…
UN chief denounces Israel for ‘utterly unacceptable’ killings as Gaza death toll soars – POLITICO
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the “heart-breaking” and “utterly unacceptable” killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Sunday, as the number of deaths from…
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…
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…
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state as being ‘incompatible’ with Israeli security
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has rebuffed U.S. calls for a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza ends. File Photo by John…
Zangezur corridor: A catalyst for stability in the South Caucasus
As Azerbaijan and Armenia head into 2024, the hopes are high that these two South Caucasus nations will finally achieve peace. The protracted conflict that…