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.
Refugee Policy Strains Governments Across Continents
Mounting refugee movements are exposing deep divisions within and between governments over how to manage displacement on a global scale. Border policies, international agreements, and domestic politics are increasingly pulling in different directions.
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.
When Drought, War, and Displacement Converge
Across multiple regions, climate stress and armed conflict are increasingly pushing populations from their homes simultaneously. Researchers and humanitarian agencies are working to understand how these forces interact and reinforce one another.
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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.…
In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities
Syria was among the first nations to be added to the State Department’s proscribed list. It has been removed under the rule of a former al-Qaida-affil…
When Drought, War, and Displacement Converge
Across multiple regions, climate stress and armed conflict are increasingly pushing populations from their homes simultaneously. Researchers and humanitarian agencies are working to understand how these forces interact a…
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 contes…
Refugee Policy Strains Governments Across Continents
Mounting refugee movements are exposing deep divisions within and between governments over how to manage displacement on a global scale. Border polici…
Global Powers Merge Trade, Tech, and Defense Policy
Governments and multilateral institutions are increasingly treating trade, technology, and national security as interconnected policy domains rather than separate disciplines. The shift is reshaping alliances, supply cha…
Global Alliances Face Renewed Strain
Long-standing international alliances built in the aftermath of the Second World War are experiencing mounting pressure as geopolitical priorities shi…
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.…
US and Uganda Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Washington
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Ugandan Foreign Minister Adonia Ayebare in Washington to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks covered shared global health priorities, economic growth, and reg…





