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Numerosas voces interpretan la derrota sufrida a manos de Portugal y Austria como un castigo por la “arrogancia” del Gobierno de Merz, el apoyo a Israel y su “doble rasero” ante los ataques al derecho internacional
El dueño de la red social X culpa a los principales medios de silenciar la muerte del joven a manos de un hombre sij
El antiguo consejero de Seguridad Nacional se enfrenta a 18 cargos de tenencia indebida y transmisión de información que afectaba a la defensa nacional
Mientras Washington intenta aplicar nuevas medidas arancelarias a más de 60 países, Canadá y México piden la extensión del acuerdo de Norteamérica por 16 años más
El gran centro de negocios de Oriente Próximo recibió cientos de drones y cohetes balísticos, pero no se ha desmoronado. El negocio se reactiva mientras vuelven sus residentes Leer
El pasado 29 de mayo, el impacto de un dron ruso en un edificio residencial de Galai dejó heridos y provocó una fuerte reacción de la OTAN y del Gobierno rumano Leer
El presidente ruso ha reconocido que "Algunos de ellos, lamentablemente, superan las defensas antiaéreas" Leer
Las sanciones de EE.UU. contra el conglomerado militar Gaesa precipitan la salida de cadenas como Meliá, Iberostar y Blue Diamond, en un momento en el que el turismo cubano atraviesa una de sus peores crisis.
El Mundial 2026 será el más grande y prolongado de la historia del campeonato. Estas son las claves a seguir en la 43a edición de la Copa del Mundo.
Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.
Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of PalestiniansMicrosoft has said it will tighten human-rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the mass surveillance of Palestinians.On Thursday, Microsoft announced the completion of…
Multibillion-pound contract to build three small modular reactors was signed with government body in April
The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.
Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.
The U.S. military remains extremely active in and around Latin America.
UK should not invest in new North Sea oil as it is ‘a price taker, not a price maker’ – Dr Fatih Birol, IEA chief News release jon.wallace 21 May 2026 Speaking at Chatham House, Dr Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, said Strait of Hormuz closures and rising summer demand could push oil markets into a ‘red zone’. Dr…
Lord Robertson: UK’s ‘naïve belief’ the US ‘will always be there’ has diminished its defence capabilities News release jon.wallace 23 April 2026 Lord Robertson, former NATO Secretary-General, was speaking at a Chatham House event to launch a House of Lords report on UK–US relations. Members of the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence…
Chatham House fellow gives evidence on China and critical minerals to UK Parliament Business and Trade sub-Committee News release LToremark 23 April 2026 Senior Research Fellow for China and the World James Kynge provided evidence on 22 April. Senior Research Fellow James Kynge gave oral evidence to the Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic…
Nigeria and Ghana foreign ministers discuss security, AES countries, Boko Haram and US operations News release jon.wallace 11 March 2026 During an event at Chatham House, HE Yusuf Tuggar and HE Samuel Ablakwa also discussed ECOWAS, West Africa-France relations, and allegations of attacks on Christian communities in the region. Ghanaian Minister for…
New Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellow joins Africa Programme at Chatham House News release eoboko.drupal 10 December 2025 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellowship seeks to strengthen Africa’s voice in global governance Aweis Ahmed will join Chatham House’s Africa Programme as its first Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) visiting…
In the House: Your catch-up on who addressed Chatham House events this summer News release sfarrell.drupa… 1 August 2025 Remarkable speakers visited Chatham House for speeches, panels, webinars, livestreams and other events during June and July. It’s been a busy summer at Chatham House, plenty to keep an international affairs think tank occupied. The…
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…
As Iran war reshapes the Middle East, Turkey’s regional role looks set to expand Expert comment LToremark 4 June 2026 Ankara’s deepening relations with Gulf countries and a potential rerouting of trade are among the factors likely to benefit Turkey. The Iran war is fundamentally redefining politics in the Middle East and upending the regional status…
Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict Expert comment thilton.drupal 28 May 2026 Ethiopia will hold elections on 1 June amid persistent instability and simmering regional tensions. Ethiopia’s election on 1 June is likely to be among the least competitive of the seven national elections held since multiparty…
China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear Expert comment jon.wallace 21 May 2026 This week’s summit shows the relationship is resilient, rooted in shared interests. But China remains wary of commitments on various fronts. In the past six months, Beijing has emerged as a diplomatic crossroads for all permanent members of the…
Hormuz crisis could lead to constructive dialogue between ASEAN and China in the South China Sea Expert comment LToremark 15 May 2026 Oil shortages as a result of the Iran war present a unique opportunity for ASEAN chair the Philippines to make progress on a South China Sea Code of Conduct with China. And for Trump to strike a deal. The crisis in the…
Germany rearms – but can it lead? Europe’s hesitant superpower in waiting Expert comment jon.wallace 1 May 2026 Germany is ready to rearm, but faces many political challenges to achieve strategic leadership. ‘Zeitenwende’ – that deliberately weighty term coined by former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – described…
Mali attacks show security cannot be delivered by military means alone Expert comment jon.wallace 30 April 2026 The latest attacks, following months of JNIM raids on Mali’s vital fuel supplies, show the need for negotiation at a regional, national and local level. Jihadist and Tuareg separatist militants launched a sequence of shocking attacks across…
Israel’s perpetual mobilization: The limits of Netanyahu’s ‘Super-Sparta’ model Expert comment jon.wallace 22 April 2026 Most Israelis support continued conflict with Iran and Hezbollah. But polls show fewer believe in the government’s ability to deliver victory. As of April 2026, Israel’s security landscape is defined by a profound paradox. While the…
US–Israel war on Iran: What’s happening inside Iran? 11 March 2026 — 11:30 TO 12:30 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 6 March 2026 Online In this webinar, speakers will assess the Iranian regime’s response to date and explore potential social, political, military and security trajectories for the country. In this webinar, speakers will assess the Iranian regime’s response to date and explore potential social,…
El primer ministro británico se refirió al caso de Henry Nowak, que fue apuñalado por un joven sikh que lo acusó de haberle dicho insultos racistas; fue esposado por la policía cuando ya estaba herido y murió
Keiko Fujimori y Roberto Sánchez se enfrentan en una elección ajustada, atravesada por la inseguridad, la fragmentación institucional y el temor a que la crisis de gobernabilidad continúe después de las urnas
Rodrigo Paz envió al Congreso una propuesta de ley para facilitar a las Fuerzas Armadas dispersar a los manifestantes; la escasez de alimentos, medicinas y combustibles llega a un estado crítico
El ICE detuvo en California al ex militar Enrique Martínez, prófugo en México por presuntamente estar implicado en caso Ayotzinapa.
La nueva delegación de Fuerza Pública será un punto estratégico para reforzar la seguridad y la respuesta policial en esta zona.
El canciller de Costa Rica habla con AFP en Francia sobre narcotráfico, la “preocupación” por militares rusos en Nicaragua y la posición del país.
El foro económico palidece tras cuatro años de guerra, pero se siguen tejiendo lealtades y contratos entre bambalinas
De enigmático agente de la KGB a gobernante en tiempos de guerra, así es cómo Vladimir Putin ha reinventado repetidamente su imagen pública y a sí mismo.
Los manifestantes afirman que un proyecto turístico respaldado por el yerno de Donald Trump y su esposa Ivanka dañaría un entorno protegido.
Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.
Country is shaken by the brutal murders of two girls, aged 14 and 17, whose bodies were discovered just days apartArgentina has reacted with fury after the bodies of two murdered teenage girls were found just two days apart. The latest killings underscore the South American country’s enduring femicide crisis despite years of feminist campaigning, and have prompted alarm over the decision to cut support for victims…
A saga that started with Donald Trump’s assault on ‘60 Minutes’ has turned into a full-blown crisis
En Ecuador, los hombres jóvenes muertos por causas externas suman 248 157 desde 1990. La natalidad cayó a la mitad. Dos curvas, una crisis.
Inusual carta abierta desde Kiev propone a líder de Rusia “poner fin” a la guerra. Lea lo que dice Zelenski.
Las obras de niños y jóvenes de Alajuela, San José y Limón forman parte de la muestra virtual internacional ‘Arte por la Paz’, organizada por la UNESCO.
Un equipo de la Primera División está muy cerca de fichar a Yeltsin Tejeda.
Con la llegada de 25 personas en el séptimo vuelo, Costa Rica suma 149 migrantes recibidos desde EE. UU. desde abril, bajo un acuerdo bilateral.
El presidente de Ucrania trata de demostrar a la comunidad internacional que es Rusia quien no quiere poner fin a la guerra
El atasco en las conversaciones en Oriente Próximo agota la paciencia del Capitolio y provoca la revuelta de quienes no buscan la reelección en noviembre y por eso no temen la ira del presidente
Hasta ahora Washington sólo ha fracasado en guerras de guerrillas, y especialmente Vietnam y Afganistán Leer
Tel Aviv, que asegura que el régimen de los ayatolás ha sido duramente golpeado, depende completamente de lo que diga Trump sobre Teherán y su milicia en Líbano Leer
La Tercera Guerra del Golfo, de la que el presidente de EEUU está ya harto, reescribe la forma de entender las alianzas, la fidelidad, la contienda y la fuerza bruta en la era de los drones y la IA Leer
Además de impedir que viajen a la nación estadounidense, Washington incluye en sus sanciones el bloqueo de activos y la prohibición de realizar transacciones con ciudadanos, empresas o entidades de ese país Leer
Se cree que la diabetes tipo 5 se desencadena por períodos prolongados de mala nutrición, especialmente en la infancia y la adolescencia. Pero los expertos aún no se han puesto de acuerdo sobre si existe como categoría aparte.
El presidente de Ucrania le dijo a su contraparte de Rusia que podrían reunirse en un territorio neutral para alcanzar un acuerdo que ponga fin a la guerra iniciada en 2022.
Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workersFormer top US officials and other experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon plans for an Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Kenya, as the union for workers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls for Americans exposed to Ebola to be brought home for…
Tech giants claim Australia’s free trade agreement with US will be violated as they try to kill a proposal to force them to pay news companiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTech companies are invoking Australia’s free trade agreement with the US and threats of Trump administration retaliation in an attempt to kill off the federal…
In today’s newsletter: Global powers are focused on oil markets and elections but those living through conflict in the Middle East feel abandonedGood morning. It’s been another week of brinkmanship via Truth Social and ceasefires broken before they’ve been announced.While US president Donald Trump claims an agreement with Iran could happen soon, for those living in the Middle East it does not feel like peace is…
Rare albino buffalo spared due to security concerns over unusual level of public interest in 700kg animalA rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, according to a home ministry official.The nearly 700kg (1,543lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities…
Pulte, who is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is a staunch loyalist of the presidentDonald Trump has suggested his controversial ally Bill Pulte will investigate “rigged elections” while serving as the country’s top intelligence official, as the US president continues to make unfounded allegations about voting.But Pulte, whom Trump appointed as acting director of national intelligence earlier…
Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president
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…
Will Peru’s booming economy survive its latest election? Expert comment jon.wallace 4 June 2026 The Keiko-Sánchez contest in this Sunday’s runoff election could tip the country into a deeper crisis. It’s commonly noted that Peru has had eight presidents in the past 10 years. That neat data point, though, obscures the political and structural…
Rare earths are on Trump’s agenda in China. But US electronic waste offers an untapped source at home Expert comment thilton.drupal 14 May 2026 The US currently depends on China for crucial rare earth minerals and magnets. But its domestic electronic waste contains vast quantities of valuable magnets that could be reused and recycled to counter Beijing’s dominance. …
In conversation with Sir Michael Moritz 25 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 14 May 2026 Chatham House Sir Michael Moritz, one of the most influential figures in modern technology and investment, for a discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Chatham House Director and CEO, about his latest book Ausländer. Sir Michael Moritz, one of the most influential figures in modern technology and…
La medida eleva la presión de la administración Trump al régimen comunista de la isla, que vive su peor crisis social desde el triunfo de la revolución
El nuevo primer ministro húngaro revirtió la férrea negativa del gobierno ultranacionalista anterior, aliado del Kremlin, a permitir la adhesión de Ucrania al bloque de los 27
El presidente ucraniano ofreció un “alto el fuego total” mientras duren las negociaciones para poner fin al conflicto
Con Estados Unidos como mediador, los representantes de ambas naciones resolvieron la retirada de Hezbollah del sur del país y continuar las negociaciones para alcanzar un pacto definitivo
Miles de personas se reunieron tres noches seguidas para exigir la cancelación del proyecto y el reconocimiento de los títulos de propiedad; el primer ministro respaldó la iniciativa privada
El debate sobre el ITT-Yasuní enfrenta la protección ambiental con la necesidad de recursos petroleros para sostener la economía y financiar el desarrollo del Ecuador.
Descubra las seis estrategias respaldadas por la ciencia que pueden ayudarle a desperdiciar menos comida en casa, ahorrar recursos y reducir el impacto ambiental de sus hábitos diarios.
Hacer negocios en Centroamérica no implica los mismos desafíos en todos los países. Un nuevo estudio internacional muestra diferencias que podrían influir en futuras inversiones.
Al régimen de Teherán le pasa factura el coste de 100 días de guerra y carece de garantías de que sus enemigos no reanudarán su ofensiva Leer
La visita de Delcy Rodríguez a India destaca el creciente papel de Venezuela en la diversificación petrolera de Delhi.
Un informe sectorial muestra que en el último año desaparecieron 13.000 puestos en el rubro.También cayó la inversión en maquinaria importada, un termómetro clave.
Los castigos de Washington al presidente Díaz-Canel y su entorno se suman al bloqueo energético y a la imputación de Raúl Castro. Este viernes vence el ultimátum a las empresas extranjeras para que dejen de colaborar con el régimen
Este sacerdote, jesuita y periodista analiza el desafío dialéctico y mesiánico del presidente de EEUU ante dos "cristianismos diferentes" y dos "antropologías incompatibles" Leer
El Kremlin indicó que Putin aún no había visto la misiva, pero que Zelenski podía ir "en cualquier momento" a reunirse con él "a Moscú", algo que el presidente ucraniano descarta Leer
La autora e ilustradora franco-iraní alcanzó reconocimiento internacional con "Persépolis", una aclamada serie de novelas gráficas que fue adaptada al cine en una película nominada al Oscar.
Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036.
UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
Ukrainian president proposes meeting in neutral third country as Trump says both sides have to ‘make compromises’‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in fullThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.The letter, the first Zelenskyy has publicly written directly to Putin…
Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letterZelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to PutinVolodymyr Zelenskyy, in an open letter to the Vladimir Putin, has called for a face-to-face meeting with the Russian president to end his war against Ukraine.The letter sets out Zelenskyy’s view of…
This live blog is now closed.Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects new allegations of abusive behaviorSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-foe John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, multiple outlets are reporting.According to CNN, which first reported the news citing three sources, Bolton intends to plead guilty…
Setbacks to the US president’s landmark policies hint at limits being placed on his agenda
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.
“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.
The New York Times has been investigating the number of boat strikes and the death toll in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific carried out by the Trump administration. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The Times, explains what those numbers mean.
The Board of Peace has been revealed to be so flawed as to be completely unworkable.
Former Iran negotiator Robert Malley on the White House’s best options right now.
The U.S. blockade on the island is unprecedented—and could lead to prolonged upheaval.
The new import duties are “a solution in search of a problem.”
With his war in Ukraine going badly, he may soon face another quagmire in Chechnya.
If Jair Bolsonaro was Trump of the Tropics, is Lula the Bossa Nova Biden? Expert comment jon.wallace 14 May 2026 Beyond the drama of two rival populists, it is crime policy that may swing Brazil’s October election. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for re-election in October. Lula’s leftist Workers Party (PT) has governed…
Some trade watchers fear that if the American and Mexican trade teams reach a bilateral agreement, Canada may risk exclusion
Putin has repeatedly said he would meet Zelenskyy, but only at the final stage of peace negotiations to sign an agreement rather than to conduct substantive talks
La reforma de diseño urbano es la más ambiciosa de las varias con las que el presidente de EE.UU. intenta perpetuar su nombre en obras e instituciones
Las jóvenes conversaban afuera de la estación de subte de Bello Monte en Caracas, Venezuela, cuando ocurrió el incidente; se desconoce el estado de salud de la víctima
Por segundo día, Trump mostró el gráfico “Nuestro estanque es más grande que los rascacielos”, en el que compara la escala de otro cuestionado proyecto suyo con tres edificios famosos.
Nike se lució con su campaña previa al Mundial con sus caras más reconocibles a nivel internacional.