Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
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Global Aid Crisis Deepens as Military Spending Reaches Record $2.9 Trillion, SIPRI Warns
New research warns that cuts to development and humanitarian assistance could undermine global security, even as wealthy nations allocate unprecedented…
Norway and Finland Break Diplomatic Silence with Putin
Rare 90-minute conversation with the Russian president highlights growing European concerns over Washington’s approach to ending the war, but Moscow…
Lula’s Victory in Brazil: A Historic Win, Limited Power
Lula won the presidency, but Congress shifted to the right. Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party (PL) will hold 121 of the 513…
Netanyahu Faces Political Reckoning as Israelis Vote in Closely Contested Election
Approximately 13% of Israeli voters remained undecided, according to research by the Israel Democracy Institute.
Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Brazil
In Brazil, 80-year-old Lula won more than 51% of Sunday’s vote, compared with approximately 48% for Bolsonaro.
Experts Question Israel’s Ability to Achieve Regime Change in Iran
Israeli prime minister renews calls for overthrowing Tehran’s leadership ahead of elections, as analysts warn military superiority alone cannot guarantee…
Global Debt Surpasses $365 Trillion as Soaring Borrowing Costs Fuel Unrest Across Europe
Worldwide debt held by governments, businesses and households increased by approximately $10 trillion during the first half of 2026, reaching…
Thousands of Students and Teachers Protest in Greece as Europe’s Cost-of-Living Unrest Spreads
Housing affordability emerged as one of the central grievances among Greek students, many of whom say existing government assistance falls…
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks
Across the drone attacks incidents in the Black Sea, at least 23 sailors have been reported dead or missing.
Shifting Front Lines in Sudan and the Future of a Protracted War of Attrition
In Sudan, a decisive military resolution of the war appears unlikely.
Macron Urges Calm as France Counts Cost of Worst Unrest in Years
Macron says ‘we all feel anger and shame’ over violence but does not declare state of emergency.
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia as Tensions with Trump Deepen
The scale of the attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which Kyiv has increasingly…
White House Ordered Limits on Starshield Service for Ukraine
The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the…
A New Search for Security in the Gulf: How Feasible Is Qatar’s Outreach to Iran?
Doha’s model envisages preserving the deterrent power of external security partnerships while establishing direct communication channels and confidence-building mechanisms between…
Israel’s Expanding ‘Yellow Lines’ Reshape Gaza and Southern Lebanon
Israeli military-controlled zones continue to expand across Gaza and southern Lebanon, displacing civilians, restricting access to homes and farmland, and…
The Voice of the Global Conscience and the Will to Rebuild
The phrase “The world is bigger than five,” first articulated by President Erdoğan from the UN podium in 2013 and…
Israel’s Strategy to Break Its Isolation in Latin America
Peru remains among the countries maintaining traditionally strong economic, technological and security cooperation with Israel.
Zelenskiy Accuses Washington of Inaction as Russian Strikes Kill 70 in Two Days
Zelenskiy urged the United States to expand Ukraine’s access to Starlink satellite communications, arguing that the technology could help Ukrainian…
