The United Nations Charter and article 51 self defence
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EU Debates Emergency Protocol to Counter Russian Hybrid
The European Commission President has proposed an 'Emergency Security Protocol' modeled on NATO’s Article 4 to counter hybrid threats from Russia, as...
United States and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor
The United States and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a long-term infrastructure initiative focused on transportation, energy
U.S. Scales Up Ebola Response with $267 Million Pledge
The United States has announced an additional $267 million in direct health and humanitarian assistance for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic...
Russia Retains Leverage Over US Through Uranium Supply
The United States remains heavily dependent on Russian enriched uranium for its nuclear reactors despite reciprocal import bans, with waivers allowing
US Deports Asylum Seekers to Abusive Regime in Equatorial
The United States has deported at least 66 third-country nationals to Equatorial Guinea under a Trump-era deal, paying the dictatorship $7.5 million.
U.S. Secretary Rubio's Security Tour of Andean Nations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, pledging security assistance, signing minerals deals, and warning about...
US urged to back UN Libya roadmap with action, not only
A new UN-help agreement aims to break Libya's political deadlock and pave the way for elections. The United States faces a test of its stated support...
UN General Assembly approves new learning
The UN General Assembly has approved the merger of UNITAR and UNSSC to form the United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation...
Turkey's Kurdish Peace Process Driven by Regional Threats
A new law allows PKK members to disarm and return, a move critics see as an Erdogan ploy. The article argues geopolitical shifts, not domestic...
NATO's 'Nation-Centered' Alliance Future
A report argues NATO's post-Cold War expansion into a values-based alliance has eroded cohesion, proposing a shift to a 'NATO of nations' where...
US Strikes Larak Island, Iran Weighs
The United States has conducted a military strike against Iranian positions on Larak Island, its first known action since a July ceasefire.
China's Mercantilist Strategy Poses
An analysis argues China's record trade surplus stems from a deliberate strategy of industrial self-sufficiency and export maximization, creating
U.S. Democracy Gives Advantage in Great-Power Rivalry
The Atlantic Council argues that the United States’ large economy and democratic system provide a strategic edge in competition with China and...
The Unrealistic Nature of Realism in International Relations
The theory of realism in international relations has become increasingly unhelpful in understanding global affairs, with its predictions consistently...
UAE Imposes Trade Embargo on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that undermine regional and...
Africa Battles Climate Extremes Amid El Niño Threat
African countries are facing severe climate-related challenges, including wildfires, drought, and flooding, as a rare 'super' El Niño climate pattern...