US and Uganda Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Washington

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

In a hostile trading world, mid-sized nations are forging new relationships. Canada has the right idea.

Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe

The Iran-backed rebel group has taken control of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.

A Shifting Foundation: Global Order Faces Realignment

Longstanding frameworks that have governed international relations since the mid-twentieth century are under increasing strain, as major powers contest the norms and institutions that once defined global cooperation. Riedenstedt's foreign desk examines how this transition is unfolding across diplomacy, trade, and security.

Logistics Emerges as a Core Pillar of Modern Military Power

Nations and alliances are increasingly treating military logistics not as a support function but as a central element of strategic planning. Investments in supply chain resilience, transportation infrastructure, and pre-positioned stockpiles are reshaping how armed forces prepare for large-scale conflict.

U.S. Appalachians Hold 328 Years of Lithium Imports

The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium — enough to replace 328 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new USGS research. The deposits, concentrated in the Carolinas, Maine, and New Hampshire, are held in large-grained pegmatite rocks and could substantially reduce American dependence on foreign mineral supplies.

Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough?

Large political donations in 2026 have already surpassed 2023 levels. New research shows where the money has been coming from over recent elections.

Croatia Joins Artemis Accords as 74th Signatory

Croatia has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 74th nation to commit to NASA's framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony took place in Zagreb, with Croatia's Minister of Science, Education, and Youth representing the country.

What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran

‘Credibility is on the line’ has long been a refrain guiding U.S. foreign policy.

The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control

A hit 1983 movie illustrates what computer scientists have long known: If you give an AI agent a goal but don’t control what it can and can’t do, you shouldn’t be surprised by what it does.

Granting a new gasfield licence does not guarantee energy security

Any additional emissions from a UK gasfield are incompatible with climate targets.

Global Powers Accelerate Development of Long-Range Strike

Major military powers are investing heavily in long-range precision strike capabilities, reshaping conventional deterrence and prompting allied nations to accelerate their own weapons programs. The trend reflects a broader shift in strategic doctrine away from short-range battlefield systems toward deep-strike munitions capable of hitting targets far behind enemy lines.

UN Coffee Day Puts Farmers in the Spotlight

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations marked the inaugural International Coffee Day on 1 October under the theme "Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup," drawing attention to the millions of agricultural workers and smallholder farmers on whom the global industry depends. In 2024, global coffee bean production exceeded 11 million tonnes and the value of global trade surpassed $34 billion.