Every International Relations story tagged Conflict & security.
A UNDP report shows over two-thirds of Myanmar's population faces multidimensional poverty or is at risk, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability, triggering a massive youth exodus.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Iceland on October 6, 2026, reaffirming the 75-year-old defense alliance and discussing enhanced Arctic security and economic cooperation.
The final U.S. troops have left Iraq, ending a 23-year military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The withdrawal under a bilateral agreement shifts full security responsibility to Baghdad as it marks 'Sovereignty Days' and confronts ongoing threats.
A South Korean lawmaker argues Seoul needs clear principles for deploying troops abroad, as it faces simultaneous U.S.
Analysis of the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance suggests Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia is not an automatic trigger for direct military intervention.
Security analysts from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania argue that a Russian land incursion into the Baltics is unlikely while the war in Ukraine continues.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, pledging security assistance.
Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for U.S. Recognition of Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, use his alliance with Donald Trump.
One month into President Abelardo de la Espriella's term, early alignment with the Trump administration offers a chance to reset US-Colombia cooperation.
The US can support Colombia's post-earthquake recovery by providing financial assistance and promoting transparent contracting standards.
The war on terror, which lasted from 2001 to 2021, has ended. The conflict had three primary qualities: policymakers viewed terrorism as a form of war, counterterrorism strategy sought to change the international system, and the war on terror was an attempt to deal with the rise of global jihadism.
The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes, marking a sharp escalation after a lull. The US targeted rocket launchers and IRGC-linked sites, while Iranian retaliation was intercepted. Iran claims a US strike hit a wedding, causing civilian casualties, which the US is investigating.
A UN report states foreign recruitment and military support networks are fueling the Sudan war.
BRICS faces internal security discord ahead of its September 12 summit in New Delhi, following its major expansion with five new members.
A U.S. Army special operations soldier, writing under a pseudonym for War on the Rocks, argues that a focus on 'lethality' must not come at the expense of intellectual development.
Some Western officials and Ukrainian military figures are advocating for the conscription of women to address Ukraine's severe manpower shortage.