The Silver Lining of Biden’s ‘New Protectionism’
After a rocky start in 2021, U.S.-European relations have since gone from strength to strength, largely thanks to the unifying effects of Russia’s war against...
Middle East round-up: Talks, then a ‘pogrom’ in Palestine
Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian villages, Syria's president is befriending several Arab states, and attacks against African migrants in Tunisia are rampant. Here's your round-up...
Why China Is Not a Superpower
China’s growing power is the single most influential driver of geopolitical change today. Notwithstanding Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the United States has clearly identified...
Tunisia: Presidential scapegoating stokes fear and support
President Kais Saied's comments have sparked attacks on sub-Saharan migrants amid a wider crackdown. But the African Union and others have called for an apology,...
U.S. and Russia Clash at G-20 Meeting
Welcome to today’s Morning Brief, where we’re looking at the G-20 meeting in India, Greece’s train crash, and warnings of Chinese disinformation. If you would...
Mikhail Mishustin meets with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon
The meeting took place during Mikhail Mishustin’s working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan. Excerpts from the transcript: Mikhail Mishustin meets with President of Tajikistan...
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Calls for Reforms in UNSC | LatestLY
New Delhi, March 2: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that it is the right time to reform the UN Security Council. Addressing...
To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
“One million species teeter on the brink of extinction, due to habitat destruction, fossil fuel pollution and the worsening climate crisis. We must end this...
Niger joins crucial UN transboundary water-sharing accord
The development comes ahead of the UN water summit in New York next month, where countries will gather to find solutions to tensions caused by...
Cindy McCain appointed next head of the UN World Food Programme
Currently serving as the United States Ambassador to the UN agencies in Rome – which includes lifesaving food relief agency WFP – the wife of...