SIPRI
SIPRI experts at the 15th EUNPDC Consultative Meeting
On 15 and 18 September, SIPRI experts took part in the annual EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) Consultative Meeting in Brussels.
Europe · Defense · Global politics
On 15 and 18 September, SIPRI experts took part in the annual EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) Consultative Meeting in Brussels.
Europe · Defense · Global politics
A foiled hijacking and an approaching election have put Israel in a reflective mood three years after October 7, even as its security doctrine hardens and its international isolation grows.
West & Central Asia · Global politics
A notable degree of participative democracy has firmly arrived in Europe. But to have more far-reaching impact, democratic deliberation needs to move into a radically new phase.
Europe · Global politics
This week, Rebecca Patterson bids adieu to cohost Sebastian Mallaby as he departs for San Francisco to undertake a new book that will give a behind-the-scenes perspective on Dario Amodei and Anthropic. In honor of the occasion, the hosts check in on the accuracy of their forecasts so far this year, from France’s bond market […]
West & Central Asia · Cybersecurity · Global politics
We Discuss: Mentioned on the Episode: “Executive Order 13848: Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election,” The White House “Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company That Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests,” U.S. Department of Justice
West & Central Asia · East Asia · North America · Cybersecurity · Global politics
As Americans worry about affordability, the midterm elections could be a referendum on the Trump administration’s tariffs and trade policy.
North America · Global politics
2026 Annual Report
North America · Global politics
The Council—through its experts, content, convenings, and outreach—continued to inform U.S. engagement with the world throughout the year, as illustrated below and across this annual report.
North America · Global politics
On 24 September, SIPRI, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the Open Society Foundations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) organized a side event during UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026 in New York.
South & Central America · Defense · Global politics
Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. US non-profits whose founding leaders or organisations have been associated with India’s controversial Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) – or initiatives the Hindu nationalist group has endorsed – received millions of dollars over recent years through grants that allow donors […] The post Groups Associated With India’s Far-Right Receive Millions Through US Donor-Advised Funds appeared first on bellingcat .
Asia · North America · Global politics
Much has been said of the changes Brussels is trying to make to the EU enlargement process. Here’s why gradual integration might—or might not—be the answer.
Europe · Global politics
Economic recovery has brought Sri Lanka a modicum of stability, but domestic strains and great-power rivalry could test how long it lasts.
West & Central Asia · Defense · Global politics
Today’s global democratic recession is partly rooted in a common perception that democracies have a delivery problem, with many citizens in both autocracies and democracies alike now believing that strongmen can achieve better governance outcomes. But a study of four countries in Africa reveals that democratic-leaning governments have demonstrated better governance performance than autocratic governments.
Africa · Global politics
Conflicts in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa Have Become Inseparable
East Africa · West & Central Asia · Defense · Oil & energy · Global politics
Sovereignty is not solitude: Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership 13 October 2026 — 12:00 TO 13:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 6 October 2026 Chatham House and Online Hear from Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, on how trust, opportunity and sovereign control are shaping Canada’s approach to artificial intelligence, economic growth and international partnership. Hear from Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, on how trust, opportunity and sovereign control are shaping Canada’s approach to artificial intelligence, economic growth and international partnership. This event will explore how Canada is translating its AI strengths into greater productivity, prosperity and better public services, and how deeper cooperation with partners such as the UK can strengthen AI safety, resilience and shared economic opportunity. This event discusses: What does sovereign control mean in an interconnected AI economy? And why does sovereignty not mean isolation? What are Canada’s strengths as AI transforms economies, public services and national security? How can countries build trust in AI while accelerating innovation and adoption? How can investment in talent, literacy, research and key industries create new economic opportunities and better public services? How can Canada and the UK work together work together to strengthen AI safety, resilience and democratic technology leadership?
Europe · North America · Cybersecurity · Global politics
North America · Global politics
Latin America’s largest democracy will hold a runoff presidential election on October 25. Experts say the result could reshape Brazil’s regional and international relations.
South & Central America · Global politics
As the next presidential election looms, anxiety about the Nigerian president’s physical condition is growing.
West Africa · Global politics
Sánchez’s gamble: This ‘all-in’ election will have international impact Expert comment jon.wallace 5 October 2026 Announcing the election, Sánchez set himself in opposition to President Trump and Javier Milei as well as Spain’s populist right. Much will depend on the prime minister’s ability to rally a fragmented left. The decision by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a snap election is a risky move, but he will have felt he had little choice. His decision fires the starting gun on a year of vital and polarized elections across Europe. The announcement is not entirely unexpected. Spain was required to hold an election by August 2027 anyway. And Sánchez’s multiparty coalition has looked fragile since it formed in July 2023: it has not passed a full budget since. In January, the government approved a decree that regularized the status of 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers – a move unusual among EU countries generally committed to tightening migration restrictions . In July, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta was overwhelmed by a surge of tens of thousands of migrants, leading to criticism of government policy from within Spain and abroad, including US President Donald Trump. This month, a new issue has arisen, as protests grow over housing affordability. The protests prompted the government to introduce emergency legislation, only to see the bill rejected by Spain’s Parliament late last week. This gave Sánchez his opening to call a general election, arguing that ‘to do more, we need to renew and broaden the support of the people’. What are Sánchez’s chances? Sánche
Europe · Global politics
