Iraqi lessons for Syria’s post-Baathist constitution
On October 5, an electoral college appointed by Syria’s interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, elected two-thirds of a national…
Cigarette-Smuggling Balloons Force Lithuanian Airport Closure
Up to 25 small hot-air balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday, forcing Vilnius Airport to…
Iran President Vows to Uphold Nuclear Treaty and Gulf Unity Against Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to remain party to a crucial nuclear treaty aimed at preventing the…
Denmark reports second wave of drone-related airport disruptions • FRANCE 24 English
Denmark reports second wave of drone-related airport disruptions • FRANCE 24 English An unidentified flying object of decidedly…
Rising drone incursions put NATO’s response into question • FRANCE 24 English
Rising drone incursions put NATO’s response into question • FRANCE 24 English Now bring in our international affairs…
Qatar to Discuss ‘New Threat Perception’ of Israel with Trump: PM Adviser
A senior Qatari official has told Newsweek that the nation and its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners…
Between Washington and Beijing: How Europe fits into US-China strategic competition
The Trump administration’s aggressive trade policies and skepticism toward traditional security alliances have placed considerable pressure on relations…
Are President Trump’s tariffs legal?
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices had created a “national…
Is India a ‘Tariff King’? Not Really | Opinion
There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India’s tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when…
ISIS Takes Advantage of Rebel Gains in Syria, US Allies Warn
A representative of the United States-backed faction in Syria’s resurgent civil war has warned that the Islamic State…
An update on the efficacy of sanctions against Russia
In June 2025 we published a paper calling on Europe to increasingly sanction Russia’s shadow fleet, especially now…
Why North Korea Is Coming Clean on Its Role in the Russia-Ukraine War
North Korea’s once-covert role in direct support of Russia’s war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the…