Briefing: NATO Secretary General Annual Report for 2025 Released
Strategic angle: NATO's European allies and Canada boost defense spending by 20% in 2025, according to Mark Rutte's report.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
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Briefing: Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners
Strategic angle: Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks, Ukraine seeks new alliances in the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
Strategic angle: The robot accompanied the first lady to the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirms regular communication with Russian counterpart during private EU discussions.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'
Strategic angle: A soldier's break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo exacerbates already tense diplomatic relations over Taiwan.
Editorial Staff Mar 25
Briefing: US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms
Strategic angle: Hopes rise for a de-escalation in tensions as the US engages in talks with Tehran.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'
Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
Strategic angle: America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
EU speeds up free trade with Mercosur treaty and new Australia agreement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlights a 'trade trilogy' to enhance EU's global exchanges.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: The Critical Minerals Report (03.22.2026): Building a ‘Critical Minerals NATO’, Iran Shockwaves, and Cobalt–Tungsten–Uranium as Barometers of Global Turbulence
Strategic angle: An in-depth analysis of critical minerals and their geopolitical implications.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Before Robert De Niro Was A Star He Promoted AMC's Ambassador In A '70s Car Commercial
Strategic angle: Even future stars have to pay the bills. Robert De Niro brought warmth to the small screen as a recent college grad who wants his parents to admire his new car.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Trump-Xi summit on hold until Iran conflict ends, people briefed say
Strategic angle: The anticipated summit between Trump and Xi is postponed due to ongoing tensions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Germany news: Merz to call Trump amid Hormuz standoff
Strategic angle: The US president has ramped up pressure on European NATO partners to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions
Strategic angle: Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East
Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social
Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Europe must end diplomacy and push for change in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador
Strategic angle: Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit
Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week
Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 18