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El alcalde de Mánchester, favorito a ganar en la elección parcial de Makerfield, está dispuesto a desafiar el liderazgo del primer ministro británico
En una comparecencia sobre el acuerdo con Irán, el vicepresidente JD Vance da un tirón de orejas al gabinete de Netanyahu: "dos tercios de las armas que protegen su patria han sido fabricadas y pagadas con los impuestos de los estadounidenses" Leer
El presidente colombiano le mantiene como "gestor de paz", lo que impide capturarle, y los ciudadanos de Guaviare denuncian su conexión con los militares Leer
Y todo mientras Estados Unidos acelera su salida de Europa, como ayer adelantó Rutte con sus equilibrios imposibles: "Los aliados deben compartir de forma más equitativa la responsabilidad" Leer
Expertos y grupos de derechos humanos han advertido de que los ataques podrían ser considerados ejecuciones extrajudiciales. Leer
Guayaquil es una de las ciudades que desde este miércoles están bajo un nuevo estado de excepción decretado por el presidente ecuatoriano en diez provincias y tres municipios por el alto nivel de criminalidad y violencia Leer
El presidente colombiano quema los últimos cartuchos de su cuestionada política de paz Leer
El liderazgo del país en drones confirma la evolución de su industria militar, que ha subvertido la dinámica de un estado que durante años sobrevivió en parte gracias a la asistencia de Europa Leer
El memorando de entendimiento entre EE.UU. e Irán abre un período de 60 días de negociaciones, mientras persisten las tensiones sobre el programa nuclear iraní y la aplicación del acuerdo en Líbano.
EU won't lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached
US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgetsPete Hegseth has announced a review of the US military presence across Europe, in a combative address to Nato allies where he threatened to cut force numbers in countries spending the least on defence.The US defence secretary, speaking at a meeting of Nato defence ministers in Brussels, accused some countries of “free…
JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelledMiddle East crisis – live updatesTalks due to take place on Friday between the US and Iran in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers and Israel carried out a wave of retaliatory airstrikes in south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley that killed at least 18…
Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as the Trump administration wages a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack brings the number of people the US military has killed in boat…
Tehran’s position has hardened and trust has declined in the years since the JCPOA
Tehran pushes back nuclear negotiations in Switzerland following attacks
Former head of audit admits to senators the firm accessed whistleblower’s laptop
Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies.
The document leaves complicated issues like Iran’s nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.
The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago.
The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.
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…
John Healey’s resignation highlights profound strategic failure in the UK government’s approach to defence Expert comment jon.wallace 11 June 2026 General Sir Richard Barrons – a co-author of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review – says a lack of government competence is making the UK less safe and undermining its reputation with allies. UK Defence…
Iran and the new Persian Gulf equilibrium Expert comment jon.wallace 11 June 2026 The Axis of Resistance failed to deter Israel and the US. Whatever deal ends the war, Tehran will seek to rebuild its deterrence around the threat it poses to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states. The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in place for two…
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…
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 secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, dijo que la alianza debe avanzar de manera rápida e irreversible hacia un liderazgo europeo; Washington quiere cubrir otros frentes
El Ministerio de Educación Pública se refirió al homicidio de una mujer ocurrido durante el Festival Estudiantil de las Artes en Alajuela y detalló las medidas adoptadas tras el hecho.
El informe analiza 163 países y revela cómo evolucionó la posición de Costa Rica en un año marcado por conflictos, tensiones políticas y mayor militarización en el mundo.
Un estudio internacional reveló que la guerra en Ucrania alteró el comportamiento de la fauna silvestre en Chernóbil. Ciervos, zorros y otras especies mostraron cambios vinculados a la actividad militar.
¿Se desvanece la esperanza de un cambio democrático? La república islámica resiste la ofensiva militar y endurece las medidas de seguridad interna.
El presidente francés afirma en una entrevista televisada que aún quedan "muchos puntos de interrogación" en el memorando de entendimiento firmado por Estados Unidos e Irán Leer
El ataque con unos 200 drones obligó a cerrar temporalmente los cuatro aeropuertos de Moscú y provocó incendios en infraestructuras energéticas.
IDF claims continuing strikes come after Iran-backed group repeatedly violated ceasefire; JD Vance cancels trip as US-Iran talks set for Friday cancelledUS-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called offJD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the worldInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanonAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble,…
He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’s first recorded foray into politics was sparked by the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran, which saw 52 American diplomats held incommunicado for 444 days. Continue reading...
Kiev la definió como una respuesta a los bombardeos y busca presionar a Putin en medio del estancamiento diplomático: “Si arde Ucrania, Moscú arderá”, dijo Zelensky
El ICE detiene a activista colombiano: conoce las claves del arresto de Beto Coral en EE.UU. y el impacto de la medida en el gobierno de Gustavo Petro.
El presidente Trump, que siempre devaluó el peligro que enfrentaba con esta guerra, debió retroceder ahora con tonos de derrota. El memorándum resultó un compendio de demandas iraníes. Vale observar el papel en las trastiendas que ha jugado China
La memoria se convirtió en el componente más caro de los smartphones y ya supera el 50% del costo del hardware. Carl Pei advierte que los precios seguirán aumentando durante los próximos meses.
Los buques que salen del Golfo siguen la ruta designada por Irán, mientras las grandes navieras occidentales aún se muestran cautas
Entre duras críticas internas, la Casa Blanca saca al vicepresidente Vance a defender el Memorando: "Quizás los iraníes no cambien, pero merece la pena intentarlo" Leer
Si bien el costo humano de la guerra es evidente, el régimen iraní no solo ha sobrevivido a la guerra, sino que se ha fortalecido, escribe el editor internacional de la BBC.
El vicepresidente defendió el polémico acuerdo con Irán, en medio de críticas en Washington e Israel y de una interna republicana cada vez más abierta; se retrasa el viaje a Suiza para el diálogo con el régimen
Varios legisladores pusieron reparos al memorándum de entendimiento que el presidente selló con el régimen, mientras se acercan las elecciones de mitad de mandato
El presidente francés invitó a Trump a una cena con toda la pompa en el célebre palacio real para cimentar la relación bilateral, como hizo con otras personalidades; allí firmó el acuerdo con Irán
'The New York Times' actualizó su ranquin tras el debut de las 48 selecciones en el Mundial 2026. Sorpresas, decepciones y el nuevo orden del torneo.
El acuerdo tiene como objetivo ampliar las protecciones laborales a las millones de personas que trabajan a través de plataformas digitales
Vicepresidente de Estados Unidos sugiere a críticos de acuerdo con Irán “abrir los ojos a la realidad”.
El fracaso del candidato afín a Putin en las elecciones de Armenia se suma a reveses similares en Hungría, Rumania y Moldavia y a las maniobras de Estados Unidos en países aliados del Kremlin como Venezuela o Irán. China es la gran beneficiada
Dinorah Figuera, presidenta de la Asamblea Nacional de 2015, regresa a Caracas para reunirse con el chavismo y el enviado estadounidense
Los servicios de inteligencia han identificado en los últimos meses nueve estructuras ilegales dirigidas por ciudadanos asiáticos al servicio de Pekín y dedicadas a controlar e intimidar a disidentes
El gobernador de California sostiene que se trata de una persecución política por su perfil de posible candidato demócrata a las elecciones presidenciales de 2028
"Se ha designado una mesa técnica y política paritaria con una agenda que contiene hitos y cronogramas concretos que contribuyen al fortalecimiento de la democracia", según el comunicado de la Asamblea Nacional Leer
Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawnThe Barack Obama presidential center opened in Chicago on Thursday after more than a decade in the making amid a musical fanfare and paeans to democratic principles that evoked a previous age, all while delivering an implied rebuke to Donald Trump.Featuring appearances by a cast of musical stars and…
Leaders balk at António Costa’s attempt to talk to Vladimir Putin
The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.
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…
South Asia’s Gen Z revolutions now face difficult realities Expert comment thilton.drupal 11 June 2026 New governments in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have popular mandates for change. But governance is proving challenging. Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka find themselves at a turning point. Their relatively new governments, brought to power in the…
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…
Andrés Repetto analizó el pacto firmado entre Washington y Teherán en el marco de la cumbre del G7 y aseguró que la elección de la residencia real no fue casual; comparó la escena con el tratado que puso fin a la Primera Guerra Mundial
Investigadores analizaron flores y polinizadores desde el Golfo Dulce hasta Talamanca y encontraron que los colibríes tienen una ventaja clave en los bosques nubosos: transportan polen con mayor eficiencia.
Ciudad NYA aseguró un financiamiento internacional por $62,5 millones con Gramercy. Los recursos impulsarán infraestructura, una nueva torre residencial y futuras amenidades en Liberia.
El segundo ataque con drones contra la principal refinería de la capital en una semana golpea la economía del país y angustia a la población, pero la mayoría sigue apoyando la ofensiva bélica de Putin
This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with Iran “is already bearing real fruits for the American people”, with 12.5m barrels going through the strait of Hormuz last night and gas prices dropping below $4 today for the first time since the conflict began. Continue reading...
El pacto con Irán refuerza el patrón que ya se vio en el apaciguamiento con China o la marcha atrás con Groenlandia. La bravuconería verbal no esconde múltiples retrocesos
Trump administration's move to cut off allies' access to advanced AI prompts calls for greater self-reliance.
Not the enriched uranium kind of stocks
Trump’s agreement reads like a list of concessions to Iran. Will it damage him politically?
The agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s stated war aims and arguably leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.
More than 100 days after U.S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.
At the Group of 7 gathering in France, President Trump’s oscillations on his Iran deal and Ukraine left European leaders racing to catch up.
In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.
As the public suffers, a corrupt regime prepares for a bonanza.
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…
Washington suspendió las restricciones marítimas sobre los puertos iraníes, mientras Teherán presentó el entendimiento como una concesión arrancada al presidente norteamericano