UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
EAM Jaishankar flags strategic autonomy, diaspora welfare at Raisina diplomacy forum S Jaishankar engaged with young diplomats at the Raisina Forum discussing India's expanding global influence and trade. He emphasized the importance of diaspora welfare and the responsibilities towards skilled professionals abroad. Additionally, he noted the evolving India-Africa partnership characterized by technological transfer and shared experiences. Jaishankar addressed challenges in foreign… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Days after Moscow warns NATO of nuclear attack, Russian strategist warns there will be ‘little left’ of Europe amid World War III threat After Russia warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to isolate Kaliningrad, Russian foreign policy strategist Sergei Karaganov issued another stark warning. Karaganov said Moscow could initially use conventional weapons but would “go nuclear” if European countries continued backing Ukraine and refused to surrender, warning… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Jean-Luc Mélenchon will win young French voters – until they realise the size of his Russia blind spot La France Insoumise gives voice to the left-behind, and progressives approve. But many recoil from a leftwing leader whose foreign policy is stuck in 1985, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midterms Our politics and foreign policy reporters will answer your questions live in a Q&A on Tuesday 6 October The Guardian - US · Sep 30
Palestinian activist can be deported to West Bank on foreign policy grounds IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Palestinian-born US mosque leader faces deportation after judge rules he is ‘foreign policy threat’ A US immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, the Palestinian-born leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can be deported on grounds that he poses a foreign policy threat, while rejecting allegations that he lied on his green card application. The Times of India · Sep 30
Palestinian-born mosque leader can be deported from US on foreign policy grounds, judge rules Sarsour Salah said being sent back to the West Bank ‘means the end of my life’ The Independent UK · Sep 30
Putin thinks he’s winning the Ukraine war – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia The Independent UK · Sep 30
EU ministers plan hybrid threat response amid warnings of Russian sabotage EU foreign ministers are meeting on Monday to strengthen the bloc’s response to hybrid attacks, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia is planning further sabotage across Europe. Euronews · Sep 28
Colombia Ends 51-Year Iran Ties Signaling Major Foreign Policy Shift — What It Means for 1.7M US Residents Colombia's far-right government severed 51-year-old ties with Iran on Sept. 19. Here's what it means for 1.7 million Colombian-Americans. Latin Times · Sep 26
EU releases €6.6 billion for members arming Ukraine as seven killed in Kyiv European Union countries have agreed to release €6.6 billion from a fund meant to reimburse member states that have provided arms to Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv earlier in the day, according to local… France 24 · Sep 25
Israeli Delegates Check Who Abandoned Netanyahu as 100+ Walk Out of UN Speech More than 100 delegates walked out on Netanyahu at the UN before Israel's Danny Danon confronted an Iranian diplomat with a Starlink terminal. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power US President Donald Trump sought to project diplomatic strength through his UN address and summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the week produced limited breakthroughs. The Iran war, strained ties with allies, Ukraine and the US-China relationship continue to challenge his foreign policy agenda, according to Reuters and analysts. The Economic Times · Sep 25
The Economic Times · Sep 24 US midterm elections: 9 key issues that could shape the November polls What issues are likely to shape the US midterm elections? Voters heading into the 2026 US midterm elections are particularly concerned about the economy and cost of living. Economic issues are widely affecting voter's perceptions and decisions, especially in rural communities. While immigration and healthcare remain important topics in the…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Everyone is talking about Albanese’s selfie with Trump. What was the PM thinking? Trump is not popular in Australia, even if the prime minister views close ties with the US as a key pillar of foreign policy
Latin Times · Sep 23 Trump Makes Rubio Permanent National Security Adviser After 17 Months as Interim President Trump formally appoints Marco Rubio as permanent National Security Adviser, giving him dual roles over foreign policy and national security.
AAP · Sep 23 Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose' Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to argue that global institutions set up following World War II are no longer enough for modern times.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order? In today’s newsletter: The PM’s first face‑to‑face with the US president marks a fragile reset
Roll Call · Sep 22 ‘Into hell’: Trump signals aggressive lame-duck foreign policy at UN ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump’s unapologetic and chest-thumping address Tuesday before the U.N. General Assembly signaled an aggressive lame-duck foreign policy that will continue to reframe the world order. He stepped to the lectern in the massive hall in New York City for the fifth time — his 2020 General…
France 24 · Sep 22 Trump admin's hardline deportation policy an 'attempt to break the global refugee and asylum system' François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries, amid concerns over due process and their…
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Trump will use UNGA to paint himself as the world’s peacemaker even as he stokes war in Iran IN FOCUS: The President faces a tough sell to convince the world’s leaders that he and the US are on the right side of history amid a week of foreign policy-focused events in New York and Washington, writes Andrew Feinberg
Roll Call · Sep 21 Trump pivots to foreign policy amid political, legal battles at home After dishing out more domestic discord this month, President Donald Trump this week will pivot hard to foreign affairs, putting his controversial artificial intelligence and Iran policies in the spotlight as the Senate looks to pass a college sports bill he has backed. The president heads to New York City…
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden nearly 900 times this year as Republicans head into the November midterms, repeatedly blaming his predecessor for problems ranging from inflation and immigration to foreign policy, according to a Reuters review. The strategy comes as Trump faces voter concerns over the cost of living,…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage While world leaders prepare for annual UN gathering, shifts in the global order continue in the face of a disruptive American president