With many Taiwanese embassies closed, China shifts target to representative offices
After enjoying great success in eliminating Taiwan’s formal diplomatic ties, it has turned its attention to the island’s…
Beijing is testing who will stand by Taiwan
In 2026, Beijing is making international engagement with Taiwan more costly. China has long sought to narrow Taiwan’s…
Looking Back at GLOBSEC 2026: Strengthening Europe’s Geopolitical Role in a Time of Systemic Transformation
From 21 to 23 May, the GLOBSEC Forum brought together policymakers, analysts, business leaders, and civil society representatives…
HCSS at GLOBSEC | Europe’s Pivot: Converting Economic Weight into Geopolitical Clout
On Friday, May 22, HCSS strategic analysts Irina Patrahau and Benedetta Girardi will be co-hosting the GLOBSEC 2026…
70 Years Later: Soviet Tank Used in the Hungarian Revolution Destroyed in Ukraine
70 years have passed since the streets of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 echoed with the voices of…
China flexes its military muscles around Taiwan
Hong Kong, January 6 (ANI): China’s military coercion of Taiwan has become routine. Few blink twice at the…
Iran Accuses US of Coercion, Calls for Genuine Diplomacy Over Nuke Talks
Islam Times – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi sharply criticized the United States for what he described as…
Suspects in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case granted bail
Two men accused of torturing and holding a man hostage in a Manhattan townhouse for several weeks as…
Human trafficking on the rise in Latvia – government promises a new, stricter action plan
Latvia is currently undergoing a transitional phase in terms of human trafficking, according to the draft Action Plan…
Italian court says Amanda Knox’s coerced confession was slander
When Italy’s highest court exonerated Amanda Knox of murder in 2015, the bulk of her adult life had…