Sanae Takaichi assumes office as Japan’s first woman leader, navigating political weakness at home and growing pressure abroad.

A promise of rupture and the test of reality: Trump’s foreign policy enters its decisive year.

Between Chinese coercion and uncertain US commitment, Taiwan faces an increasingly unstable security outlook in 2026.

After years of upheaval in security and shifting alliances, jihadist groups are advancing, threatening the stability of a key Sahelian state.

Manoeuvring for Brazil’s 2026 presidential race is already under way: Lula is back in play and the opposition is searching for a credible candidate.

2026 begins with a structural crisis in development aid: fewer resources, greater needs and solidarity driven by national interests.

Nine months before the midterms, the race is on as economic fault lines deepen and Republicans push to hold Congress.

2025 marked a turning point in the global AI race. In 2026, competition over supply chains and rules will force Europe into a crucial choice.

The end of New START and a worsening global climate push nuclear deterrence and proliferation back to the forefront of geopolitics.

From mega-constellations to lunar missions, space is a stage for competition. With Artemis 2, Europe tries to catch up.

Military operations and sanctions against Venezuela revive doubts over Trump’s real aims: counter-narcotics or regime change ...

As 2025 draws to a close, the MENA region finds itself at a pivotal moment, still grappling with long-standing crises and only attempts ...