Global politics, diplomacy, institutions and public leadership.
Fifteen economies have launched sector-focused work on state-linked excess capacity, signalling a more coordinated—and potentially more defensive—phase of industrial and trade policy.
8 October 2026 · 3 min readLondon and Berlin are launching a joint security partnership as European governments respond to a growing mix of cyberattacks, sabotage and other hybrid threats.
8 October 2026 · 1 min readBritain will retain a smaller diplomatic presence in Jerusalem under a new name after negotiations prevented the complete closure of its historic consulate.
8 October 2026 · 1 min readRecent cyber incidents, sabotage allegations and pressure on critical infrastructure are pushing European leaders to build faster joint-response mechanisms.
8 October 2026 · 1 min readFlávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet in an October 25 runoff after neither secured a first-round majority.
5 October 2026 · 1 min readThe UN secretary-general’s final General Assembly address joined urgent calls to end wars with demands for institutional reform and global oversight of artificial intelligence.
22 September 2026 · 1 min readA dense schedule of bilateral meetings shows how closely today’s security crises are connected.
22 September 2026 · 1 min readThe General Assembly opens against wars in Europe and the Middle East, pressure on global institutions and renewed debate over the rules that govern international affairs.
22 September 2026 · 1 min readThe institution’s weaknesses are visible, but so are the costs of having no common forum.
20 September 2026 · 1 min readA narrow waterway continues to shape diplomatic choices far beyond the Gulf.
19 September 2026 · 1 min read