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El presidente de EE UU habló primero de un ataque para cambiar el régimen, luego de impedir que Teherán tenga armas nucleares. Su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, dice que la ofensiva se lanzó porque Israel planeaba bombardear Irán y Washington temía represalias contra sus fuerzas
“No es una guerra de cambio de régimen, pero el régimen ha cambiado”, asegura el secretario de Defensa
La politóloga francoalemana, que dirige la división de investigación de la Alianza Atlántica, tiene como misión anticipar conflictos para intentar evitarlos
“Vivimos en un periodo de convulsiones geopolíticas plagadas de riesgos”, asegura el presidente francés
La muerte de nueve ciudadanos, entre ellos cuatro niños en Beit Shemesh, ha vuelto a recordar que cualquier defensa antiaérea por muy sofisticada y experimentada que sea, no es 100% hermética Leer
La intervención de los paramilitares agrava la crisis con el Gobierno libanés que declara ilegal a sus milicianos y les pide que entreguen las armas Leer
Israel dice que está golpeando "objetivos militares" en Teherán y Beirut. El ministro de Defensa dijo que fuerzas terrestres van a "avanzar y tomar otras áreas estratégicas en Líbano".
Los ataques de Irán a los Estados árabes del Golfo sugieren que la República Islámica no sólo tiene como objetivo al ejército estadounidense sino también la infraestructura civil.
Israel respondió a los ataques de Hezbolá el domingo con su porpia ofensiva aérea contra los bastiones del grupo miliciano chiita en Líbano.
US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no “imminent threat” from Iran to the US.
Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of prioritiesUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesAs the US and Israel opened a new chapter of chaos in the Middle East, China stands to benefit from a Washington establishment that does not have the political or physical resources to focus on Asia.Officially, China has…
Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competitionThousands of delegates will arrive in Beijing this week for China’s annual Two Sessions, one of the most important events in the country’s political calendar and a rare opportunity for the global media to see Beijing’s top lawmakers up close.The Two Sessions” are concurrent gatherings of the National…
This blog is now closedTabled document reveals Liberal party’s secret election review of its ‘worst campaign’: from ‘grim’ Dutton to ‘weird’ nuclear policyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment takes conflict ‘a day at a time’Moving across to ABC News Breakfast, Richard Marles say the government is taking the conflict in the Middle East – and its economic consequences – a day at a…
Granting a foreign head of state such as the Israeli president access to domestic intelligence agency ‘unprecedented’, senator David Pocock claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, had a secret meeting with Australia’s director general of security, Mike Burgess, during his visit to Australia last month,…
French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and PolandFrance will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.Amid growing concern among European…
The State Department urged Americans to immediately leave 14 countries, and closed U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after they were hit by drones. Israel’s military said it had seized new areas of Lebanon in its conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks.
The military ruler of Myanmar, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to seek a civilian post to add a veneer of legitimacy after sham elections.
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.
Israel carried out fresh strikes in Iran and Lebanon on the fourth day of fighting. President Donald Trump said the military operation could take four to five weeks but has “the capability to go far longer.”
Macron says his nation will bring European neighbors into nuclear military drills and may let them host nuclear-capable fighters planes for the first time.
Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasn’t clearly explained the goals of the military action.
Three U.S. fighter jets involved in the offensive against Iran were shot down mistakenly by Kuwait’s air defenses, the U.S. military’s Central Command said.
U.S. officials said they were negotiating with Iran in good faith, even if hours later they joined Israeli military strikes that targeted the Iranian government.
President Zelenskyy visits Chatham House to discuss defence and reconstruction of Ukraine News release jon.wallace 23 June 2025 The president discussed Ukraine’s military position, his hopes for the NATO summit, and more. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Chatham House on Monday 23 June as part of a trip to the UK that included meetings with King…
President Trump’s Iran statements ‘a deadly game of brinkmanship’, Lord Robertson tells London Conference News release jon.wallace 19 June 2025 Fading trust in international rules-based order was a common point of discussion at annual conference with the theme ‘Rewriting the rules of the world’. The Israel–Iran war and its implications for US foreign…
NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Russia could use military force against alliance in five years News release jon.wallace 9 June 2025 In his Chatham House speech the Secretary General said he expects NATO states to commit to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence, arguing ‘America has carried too much of the burden for too long’. NATO Secretary General Mark…
Chatham House and CPA UK host AI and security workshop with Commonwealth parliamentarians News release LToremark 14 February 2025 30 parliamentarians from 15 legislatures across the Commonwealth and Crown Dependencies took part in the three-day event which covered pressing security issues relating to AI. Chatham House’s Digital Society Programme and…
Belarus presidential elections 2025 – public opinion perceptions News release jon.wallace 24 January 2025 Many voters intend to shun this weekend’s presidential election in Belarus, according to research carried out by Chatham House. Many voters intend to shun presidential elections in Belarus, according to research carried out by Chatham…
International Security Programme wins prize for innovative nuclear negotiations game News release jon.wallace 2 December 2024 Chatham House staff from the International Security Programme attended the British Interactive Media Association Awards on 20 November to receive a prize for their innovative arms control game. Chatham House received a British…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Chatham House to discuss support for Ukraine News release jon.wallace 10 September 2024 Secretary Blinken joined Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in conversation with an invited audience. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Chatham House on Tuesday 10 September as part of his two-day…
The contest of will between Trump and Iran Expert comment jon.wallace 2 March 2026 Iran is operating from the principle that if it goes down, it will bring down others with it. History is replete with examples of smaller and less militarily endowed nations achieving victories over much larger and better equipped adversaries because they employed…
The Iran war exposes the limits of Russia’s leverage in a fragmenting regional order Expert comment jon.wallace 2 March 2026 The war will not affect Russian plans in Ukraine – but it will likely force a rethink of long-held Russian strategic concepts. In a diplomatic note to the Iranian government dated 29 March 1944, Vyacheslav Molotov, then foreign…
The killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is the end of a political era in Libya Expert comment jon.wallace 5 February 2026 Saif al-Islam wielded little influence over the current running of the state. But his presence was still a political and potentially military threat to his rivals. On Tuesday 3 February, news broke of the killing of Saif al-Islam…
Haiti’s vicious circle: Funding is needed to end the violence. But the violence means the funding doesn’t come Expert comment jon.wallace 5 February 2026 Beyond restoring security, a push to rebuild Haiti’s society and create jobs is vital to any lasting solution. But who will fund such an effort, as the cycle of violence continues? Politics in Haiti…
The EU’s IRGC terrorist designation marks a major shift on Iran Expert comment thilton.drupal 5 February 2026 Europe has realized that engaging Tehran without leverage, interlocutors or credible pathways to change is unsustainable. But it should not abandon Iranians altogether. The European Union’s decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
The reopening of the Rafah crossing provides some hope for Palestinians, but can it be sustained? Expert comment jon.wallace 4 February 2026 The crossing’s return will restore one small freedom for Palestinians – but will anger Israel’s far right ahead of elections later this year. Most of Gaza is enclosed by Israel: army to the north and east,…
What Trump wants from Iran talks – and what Tehran is prepared to give Expert comment thilton.drupal 3 February 2026 Iran’s nuclear programme, missile arsenal, militia network and crackdown on protesters could all feature in upcoming negotiations in Turkey. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he prefers to make a deal with Iran over going to…
US–Israel strikes on Iran: What next for the Middle East? 5 March 2026 — 11:30AM TO 12:45PM Anonymous (not verified) 19 February 2026 Online The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran with the stated aim of regime change. Speakers in this online-only webinar will examine how the military escalation is likely to play out, and the potential consequences. The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran with the…
What does Russia want in the Black Sea region? 2 December 2025 — 1:00PM TO 2:15PM Anonymous (not verified) 18 November 2025 Chatham House and Online Experts examine Russia’s approach in the Black Sea and its regional implications. Experts examine Russia’s approach in the Black Sea and its regional implications. Russia’s actions in the Black Sea are shaping the future of regional security. The region…
La llegada masiva de misiles iraníes mantiene al país en estado de emergencia y obliga a millones a refugiarse pero bajo tierra; analizan nuevas operaciones en el Líbano y crece el apoyo interno a Netanyahu
El Pentágono difundió imágenes de los ataques destinados a desmantelar el aparato de seguridad iraní; Washington movilizó su mayor fuerza militar en Medio Oriente en décadas antes de la ofensiva que reanudó el conflicto
La región inicia una escalada que podría durar al menos “cuatro o cinco semanas más”, mientras Irán toma represalias contra la amplia campaña militar estadounidense-israelí
Seguridad en la frontera norte es clave, pero debe equilibrarse con comercio, empleo e integración productiva con Colombia.
Entre un ataúd dorado, música regional y un despliegue masivo del Ejército, los restos de Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, fueron sepultados en Zapopan.
Gremios empresariales de Ecuador y Colombia fijan postura ante alza de la tasa de seguridad a importaciones
El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, justificó los ataques a Irán al señalar que ese país tendría un 'programa nuclear inmune'.
La Embajada de Estados Unidos en Riad fue atacada con drones, confirmó el Ministerio de Defensa de Arabia Saudí.
La cámara captó el momento exacto de la supuesta explosión cuando la mujer interactuaba con sus seguidores desde Dubái.
Un incendio se registró en una embajada de Estados Unidos tras un ataque con drones. Las autoridades activaron alertas de seguridad.
En el video que compartió el influencer costarricense, desde Israel, se observan las luces de los misiles cruzando el cielo y dirigiéndose hacia un objetivo en tierra.
La escalada militar en Oriente Medio obligó a cambiar los planes para la Selección de Costa Rica y sus fogueos ante Irán y Jordania.
La guerra contra Irán pretende poner fin a la era de inestabilidad abierta en 1979 con la revolución iraní y el asalto a La Meca
El gigante asiático se reivindica como un actor estabilizador en un contexto geopolítico tan convulso Leer
Washington admite que no saben "quiénes son los líderes" de Irán ahora mismo: "quizás tengan suerte y consigan a alguien que sepa lo que hace.... Es un poco como la cola del paro" Leer
Teherán golpea a los países del Golfo, hasta ahora considerados un lugar seguro en medio de una región convulsa Leer
El presidente estadounidense, que prometió no meter a su país en más guerras, dice que "probablemente no las necesiten" pero no cierra la puerta y avisa: "la gran oleada" "está por llegar" Leer
Cuba se enfrenta al colapso de una de sus fuentes clave de divisas —el turismo— mientras la crisis energética y la escasez de combustible se intensifican.
Israeli airforce attacking cities simultaneously with a ‘wave of extensive strikes’ as soldiers are deployed on the ground in southern LebanonUS strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio saysAnger with Hezbollah boils as war returns to weary BeirutUS secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed the US attacked Iran after learning that Israel was going to strike, which would have meant…
US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British basesMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS-Israel war on Iran: what we know on day fourDonald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer again over the UK’s refusal to aid the offensive strikes on Iran, saying the “relationship is obviously not what it was”.Starmer had issued his strongest rebuke yet of Trump’s action in…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver update on public finances
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the private sector needed more autonomy, as the island confronts a U.S. oil blockade that has deepened a humanitarian crisis.
Cobertura en tiempo real con las novedades más importantes de la tensión en Medio Oriente y de las acciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump
Las autoridades confirmaron el ataque y Trump lanzó una amenaza; desde Washington instaron a sus ciudadanos a que abandonen inmediatamente más de 12 países en Medio Oriente
El Departamento de Estado de EU urgió a los estadounidenses a 'salir ahora' de gran parte de Medio Oriente, debido a la guerra con Irán.
El Presidente Donald Trump estimó que los combates en el conflicto en curso con Irán podrían prolongarse alrededor de cuatro semanas.
El mandatario estadounidense aseguró que la represalia llegará "pronto" y no descartó el despliegue de tropas terrestres en la región.
Óscar Ramírez fue muy claro al referirse a su presente y el futuro en Liga Deportiva Alajuelense.
La catarata de declaraciones del magante y sus funcionarios tras los ataques generaron confusión sobre como seguirá la “Operación Furia Épica”
De acuerdo con Angelo Kourkafas, analista de Edward Jones, “durante los últimos 15 años, los inversores (estadounidenses) han aprendido a no reaccionar de forma exagerada a los grandes titulares geopolíticos”
Francia y Alemania también se comprometen a responder a Irán si ataca sus intereses en la región
A la sacudida geoeconómica se suma el riesgo de inestabilidad en Teherán y una potencial escalada regional. La duración del conflicto es la variable clave
La región del sur de Italia defiende la contratación de 400 médicos cubanos, que llegaron hace tres años para suplir la carencia de especialistas. Trump envió hasta allí a su encargado de negocios para tratar la cuestión
Irán contradice al presidente al asegurar que no negociará con EE UU. “Los estamos machacando, pero aún no ha llegado la gran ola”, dice el mandatario republicano
El derecho, sin capacidad ni plan, se convierte en mera oración laica; la ilusión de las 'potencias medias' choca con la realidad Leer
Es difícil predecir cómo terminará la guerra, pero los que luchan saben cómo les gustaría que terminara.
En plena guerra con EE.UU. e Israel, Irán anunció el cierre del estrecho y amenazó con atacar a los buques que lo transiten. Los precios del petróleo y el gas natural se dispararon este lunes.
La Corte Suprema ha debilitado la posición de Trump en sus relaciones con otras naciones, según explica el corresponsal de la BBC en América del Norte, Anthony Zurcher.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the UK’s spring forecastRachel Reeves’s plans could be hit by Middle East conflict, say economistsUK grocery price inflation has risen, showing that people are being hit in the pocket even before the surge in energy prices feeds through to the economy.Data provider Worldpanel by Numerator has reported that annual grocery inflation rose to 4.3% in…
Minister says UK not going to be ‘involved in a wider conflict’ despite US president’s frustration The foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, and her department’s ministers are facing oral questions in the House of Commons from 11.30am today. We will bring you the key lines as they come.The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is expected to claim later today that she has rebuilt the country’s public finances so they can withstand…
EU efforts to regulate the digital sphere are under attack from the Trump administration and, increasingly, Silicon Valley
Asia Pacific programme hosts event on Japanese foreign policy during the second Trump administration News release jon.wallace 19 March 2025 The event, the second in a series held at Japan House in London, discussed the impact of President Trump’s new administration on Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy. Ben Bland, Director of Chatham…
What Nouri al-Maliki’s prime minister bid tells us about Iraq Expert comment thilton.drupal 6 February 2026 The surprise return of the controversial former leader has revealed that Iraq is still a US–Iran battleground. On 27 January, US President Donald Trump surprised many with a blunt warning on social media: if Iraq reinstated the veteran…
Draghi wants real decision-making power in Europe, not a federal Big Bang Expert comment sfarrell.drupa… 6 February 2026 Competitiveness is not enough. The former president of the European Central Bank’s call for ‘pragmatic federalism’ would require Europe to strengthen its decision-making process if it wants to weigh in as a fully-fledged power. This will need bolder coalitions of the willing. …
The world is far off meeting its growing water needs. Can the UN still lead the response? Expert comment jon.wallace 4 February 2026 The 2026 UN Water Conference can still have a big impact this year – if it can discuss water action as critical to human wellbeing and economic activity and focus on pragmatic solutions. Drastic changes to the…
En los estudios de LN+, Mookie Tenembaum sostuvo que “ahora el presidente de Estados Unidos no tiene a nadie en su contra”; la influencia del factor Ramadán en el medio de los ataques
Irán respondió con bombardeos a los aliados norteamericanos en el Golfo y Hezbollah atacó desde Líbano hacia Israel; lanzaron drones a una base británica en Chipre; Trump dijo que podrían atacar durante “cuatro o cinco semanas”
Desde Ali Khamenei hasta Donald Trump y Benjamin Netanyahu, el cálculo geopolítico que durante dos décadas sostuvo la red de aliados armados de la república islámica comienza a desmoronarse en medio de la actual escalada
Las trabas bilaterales encarecen el comercio, afectan el empleo y ponen en riesgo la integración, por lo que urge un diálogo responsable.
El representante iraní ante las Naciones Unidas, calificó la ofensiva como una agresión "deliberada y no provocada" contra zonas civiles.
La Finalissima está en duda tras la escalada de violencia en Oriente Medio y se analizan potenciales sedes para el certamen.
Incendio arrasó un local comercial en la zona fronteriza de Paso Canoas. Bomberos de Panamá colaboraron para controlar la emergencia.
Rodrigo Chaves dio a conocer la apertura de una Oficina de Innovación en Jerusalén, Israel, como parte de una estrategia para atraer inversión tecnológica a Costa Rica
"Se trata trabajar de forma más inteligente, no más arduamente", afirmó un empresario holandés a la BBC. Pero algunos expertos advierten de riesgos para la economía del país.
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Tras el ataque conjunto de Israel y Estados Unidos a Irán, los mercados reaccionan de forma negativa por segundo día a un nuevo conflicto bélico
En lo que llevamos de siglo hemos visto cómo casi todo lo que podía acabar mal en Oriente Medio acababa, efectivamente, mal Leer
Conquistó en febrero en Ucrania 126 nuevos kilómetros cuadrados de territorio, la mitad que en enero y un 28 % del territorio que ganó en diciembre Leer
Manifestantes piden la liberación de los soldados defensores supervivientes del cautiverio ruso Leer
El cabo primero estuvo preso en el país por más de 440 días, acusado de terrorismo por el gobierno de Nicolás Maduro.
Democrats disturbed by rationale that Trump ordered pre-emptive strikes out of concern about Tehran retaliationUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIsrael’s determination to attack Iran and the certainty that US troops would be targeted in response forced the Trump administration to take pre-emptive strikes, the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said, in a new explanation for Washington’s surprise entry into the…
Donald Trump breaks with three decades of ties between Washington and Kigali over conflict in mineral-rich region
US president criticises Keir Starmer for refusing to back initial strikes on Iran
Maga figures drown out opponents of conflict with loud support for the president
German chancellor says ‘now is not the time to lecture our allies’, hoping to mollify US president on Ukraine and trade
Ambassador Warren Stephens called in Nice head to express displeasure at Jonathan Benger’s defence of Britain’s cost control system
Avec la baisse des taux d’emprunt immobilier de longue durée, Donald Trump pourrait espérer une embellie sur le marché du logement, un point sensible pour les Américains appelés à voter aux élections de mi-mandat en novembre, note Nicolas Chapuis, dans sa chronique.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington, long planned, is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack, which Europeans did not take part in.
Many Cubans are wondering if the Trump administration plans to target their country’s Communist government next.
In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.
The White House is discovering that Iran and Israel have a higher tolerance for pain, according to Mideast expert Vali Nasr.
US-China: What are the two superpowers competing for? 18 March 2026 — 3:45PM TO 4:45PM Anonymous (not verified) 2 March 2026 Chatham House and Online Ahead of the upcoming meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, this event examines what defines the US–China struggle for global influence — and what is at stake. Exploring what defines – and what’s at stake in – the contest for global…
‘I hope soon peace will be yours,’ Melania Trump said, without referring directly to the attacks across the Middle East
More than 2,000 tariff lawsuits have been filed so far, nearly all of which were lodged after the Supreme Court heard arguments in November
There was no better time to strike, the Islamic regime has zero legitimacy
El DT César Farías se refirió a Barcelona SC en el escenario internacional y quiere ganar un título continental.
El Tribunal Disciplinario dictó castigos a cinco equipos de la Primera División.
Estados Unidos intensifica sanciones contra hijos de Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo por presuntas operaciones financieras ilícitas y control de sectores clave en Nicaragua.