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Junio 2026
Sociedad de Estudios Internacionales · Madrid
El Gobierno muestra su consternación ante los terremotos en un país con más de 100.000 españoles Leer
Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel’s wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence ministerAll of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said.“All soldiers should be able to use drones like a second personal firearm,” Ahn Gyu-back, who heads the defence ministry in…
China’s leader wants to promote his alternative to the current world order, and his efforts are being assisted by a capricious US Xi Jinping meets Bangladesh’s new prime minister on Friday, the latest in a wave of world leaders to visit Beijing this year as the Chinese leader builds his influence and economic ties, and seeks to “shift the balance of power” away from the west.Xi’s meeting with Tarique Rahman comes…
International Maritime Organization says safety guarantees must be confirmed before ships can move againA United Nations agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN.The head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization said on…
Sarah Steele has told of ‘degrading’ experience under US military justice system after assault by airman in CambridgeA UK justice minister has described the case of a British woman strangled by an American fighter pilot as “really serious” and said the Ministry of Justice would examine it.Sarah Steele, an academic, has come forward to speak about the “distressing and degrading” experience she had with the US…
Allies of Britain’s likely next PM expect continuity on Ukraine and support for Nato but possible divergence on UK-EU ties
In Myanmar, games are being broadcast by a company that is co-owned by the military, which usurped power five years ago. Some fans are trying other ways to watch.
The best way for governments to save money is to stop wasting it on completely unnecessary weapons.
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,…
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La delegación costarricense estará integrada por ocho atletas, que buscarán ganar una presea para Costa Rica en el torneo continental.
Conozca Train Street, en Hanói, la calle donde el tren pasa a centímetros de las casas. El sitio se convirtió en una atracción turística, aunque las autoridades mantienen restricciones por seguridad.
El barco, que no formaba parte del plan internacional de evacuación, ha sido alcanzado por un proyectil en aguas de Omán
Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?
Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as city’s Pride march postponed; First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive daysEuropean heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists sayParis to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals hit heatwave breaking pointOver in the UK, firefighters are still trying to bring a large wildfire in Derbyshire under control.The blaze, which…
Andrés Folguera señaló en LN+ que ambos sismos se originaron por el destrabe de una falla geológica activa que acumuló tensión durante un siglo; advirtió que continuarán las réplicas en los próximos días
En La Guaira, una ciudad en la costa centro del país, se han desplomado 250 torres de edificios y hay muchas personas atrapadas, cuya supervivencia depende de la rapidez de los rescates
El país asiático, con más recursos económicos, se prepara para un gran terremoto con sistemas de alerta, estrictas normas de construcción y una cultura de la preparación muy asentada
La rápida ocupación de la península ucrania en 2014 por parte del Kremlin choca ahora con la ofensiva de Kiev
Los envíos incluyen aviones, soldados, plantas potabilizadoras y expertos en catástrofes Leer
El país americano afronta las consecuencias de los dos grandes seísmos, de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5, que sacudieron el norte del territorio en menos de un minuto, provocando al menos 235 muertos y 4.300 heridos Leer
México, con sus reconocidos rescatistas conocidos como Los Topos, Estados Unidos y Alemania son algunos de los países que anunciaron el envío de ayudas a Venezuela para auxiliar al país en medio de la emergencia.
Dos terremotos casi consecutivos sacudieron el norte de Venezuela este miércoles, justo en el sistema de fallas donde confluyen las placas del Caribe y Sudamérica. Los científicos miran con atención esta secuencia que, aunque poco frecuente, tiene antecedentes en la región y en distintas partes del mundo.
Dos potentes terremotos sacudieron Venezuela en menos de un minuto el miércoles, causando decenas de muertos y cientos de heridos, destrucción de edificios e infraestructura y una emergencia nacional.
US among countries sending help to search for survivors on north coast, where dozens of buildings flattened, as official death toll reaches 235Rescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after almost simultaneous earthquakes reduced dozens of buildings to rubble, killing at least 235 people but with thousands more fatalities feared. Officials said at least 4,300 people were injured as rescue…
Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.
Friends and family of those in the earthquake zone were turning to social media and heading to affected neighborhoods as they awaited an official rescue response.
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…
The flow of arms and money feeding the war in Sudan can be cut. What is missing is the will Expert comment jon.wallace 20 May 2026 Diplomacy that does not disrupt the flow of foreign weapons, finance, and logistics into Sudan is underwriting, rather than ending the war. It is three years since conflict broke out between the two armed centres of…
In conversation with Sir Michael Moritz 25 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 14 May 2026 Chatham House Join 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. It will focus on his latest book, Ausländer. Signed copies of Ausländer will be available for purchase at the event. …
La cobertura minuto a minuto de las consecuencias de los temblores de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que sacudieron al territorio venezolano; al menos 235 personas murieron y 4300 resultaron heridas
El doble sismo -de magnitudes 7,2 y 7,5- , con epicentro en la costa central, provocó daños devastadores en Caracas y otras ciudades, mientras las autoridades reportan un número aún no precisado de víctimas y activan los protocolos de emergencia
El número de víctimas fue confirmado por el gobierno venezolano; comenzó la llegada de la asistencia humanitaria ofrecida por EE.UU. y otros países; cerró el principal aeropuerto de Caracas y no hay clases ni subtes
Los sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 provocaron el colapso de edificios, obligaron al cierre del principal aeropuerto del país y paralizaron servicios esenciales
Venezolanos consultados por LA NACION describieron cómo vivieron los dos sismos consecutivos, entre alertas en los celulares, objetos que caían, réplicas durante la madrugada y hospitales desbordados por la emergencia
La actriz habló con Clarín sobre los videos que produce para las redes sociales con temática mundialista y son furor.Por qué no quiere revelar cómo los hace, el recuerdo de su paso por la Facultad de Ingeniería, su lucha por una madurez sin prejuicios y su opinión sobre Florencia Peña.El mensaje a Lionel Messi: "Quería decirle que no estaba solo".
Se trata del movimiento inverso hacia la centroizquierda o alternativas similares que marcó los primeros quince años del siglo. Aquella fue una etapa de cierta bonanza por los precios de los commodities alimenticios y energéticos; esta, en cambio, es de escaseces que pegan en un amplio espacio de las poblaciones.
Jeff On, cantante venezolano radicado en Costa Rica, dio a conocer la información en sus redes sociales, donde agradeció la empatía de quienes lo siguen y le brindan apoyo luego de los terremotos en Venezuela.
Costa Rica oficializó su ingreso a Pax Silica, una iniciativa liderada por Estados Unidos para fortalecer la cooperación en semiconductores, inteligencia artificial y tecnologías estratégicas.
Figuras de la música, la televisión y más han publicado mensajes de apoyo a Venezuela tras los terremotos
Fernando Batista, entrenador de la Selección de Costa Rica, habla con el corazón en la mano sobre Venezuela después de los devastadores terremotos.
La economía está destruyendo capacidades productivas: puestos de trabajo de calidad, empresas, infraestructura -esperemos que no capital humano- y pese a ello el PBI crece. El patrón heterogéneo de crecimiento con sectores ganadores y perdedores explica esta paradoja.
El terremoto más fuerte en un siglo, según Estados Unidos, ocurre en un país con una presidenta interina, medios limitados y servicios básicos precarios
Todos los vuelos a Caracas están cancelados por los destrozos en la principal estación de la capital
El país petrolero ha sufrido un terremoto dentro del terremoto que ha significado el chavismo desde hace años Leer
El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores lamentó también el fallecimiento a causa de los terremotos de un conductor de la Embajada de España en Caracas, de nacionalidad venezolana, junto a su mujer y sus dos hijas Leer
Un doblete de fortísimos seísmos revienta la capital y la zona costera del país petrolero, dejando al menos 235 muertos y numerosos desaparecidos. A la tragedia se suma la incapacidad del Estado Leer
La catástrofe coincide con una etapa en la que el país caribeño opera de facto como una colonia de Washington Leer
Inquietud en el Gobierno de Canarias al no poder contactar con sus trabajadores tras los seísmos. Actualmente, alrededor de 55.000 ciudadanos de origen canario viven en Venezuela Leer
El filántropo español asegura que ya se están movilizando desde World Central Kitchen y espera ayudar al máximo número de personas posible Leer
La decisión deja expuestos a la deportación a unos 350.000 haitianos y 6.100 sirios, además de poner en peligro a 1,3 millones de inmigrantes de 17 países Leer
Los fuertes sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 dejaron hasta ahora al menos 164 personas muertas y más de 970 resultaron heridas, según informó el gobierno.
Mientras continúa la frenética búsqueda de sobrevivientes, emergen testimonios de personas que sobrevivieron al desastre sísmico que devastó a Venezuela.
Delcy Rodríguez declaró el estado como "zona de desastre" al ser el más afectado por los dos terremotos de este 24 de junio.
Folarin Balogun anotó dos goles en el debut de EE.UU., pero su ciudadanía estadounidense se debió a un incidente poco común.
Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousandsHere are some images on the newswires from Venezuela, where rescue teams and residents have worked through the night to search for survivors:A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude…
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hoursA 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan and two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela in a devastating mass casualty event.The tremors happened in the span of eight hours, prompting online…
Fears hard-won gains in reducing child mortality over 20 years are at risk after end of USAID funding for nutrition programmesChild malnutrition in Nepal has reached “alarming” levels, according to the largest ever survey of under-fives in the country.The new figures came just over a year after USAID, the former US flagship agency closed by the Trump administration in 2025, stopped funding work on child nutrition in…
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small body of water is proof that the president can’t outrun the truth?Jonathan Freedland speaks to Arwa Mahdawi about why this project, which has cost the taxpayer millions, is proving to be such an embarrassing failure for a…
Privately owned company’s valuation has soared as US administration has adopted a light-touch approach to the sector
Edward Luce reviews Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s chronicle of daily life in the White House during the US president’s second term
Ukrainian drones force residents in Russian capital to seek shelter for first time
The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble.
Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, a photographer for The New York Times, describes the scene on the ground after the Venezuelan earthquakes.
It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation.
President Trump has boasted of the success of an armed intervention in Venezuela. A natural disaster raises pressure to match rhetoric with action.
A missing child. A boyfriend in the rubble. Venezuelans on Thursday were still trying to understand the scope of the devastation in this hard-hit city.
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Venezuela.
The country once rejected U.S. aid after a natural disaster. This time, it’s different.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that U.S. isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran.
The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.
Trump urges defense manufacturers to speed up weapons production after the Iran war.
Like a struggling swimmer, he may take desperate measures to stay afloat.
With thousands of people missing, the death toll is expected to rise.
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…
‘If you look at the story of how the deep state took down Richard Nixon, it’s not all that different from what the same groups of people, the same institutions tried to do to Donald Trump,’ Vance said
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María Billoud sufre una parálisis por un fractura de cadera y fue asistida por un cuidador durante los sismos que sacudieron Caracas; piden ayuda al Gobierno
La mujer de Lionel Messi convocó a donar en una campaña de ayuda para el país luego de los dos terremotos sufridos ayer; descubrí cómo participar de las colectas
Un video registró el momento en que rescatistas lograron sacar con vida a tres niños atrapados bajo una estructura colapsada
El Ministerio de Salud de Venezuela informó que suman 235 muertos por los sismos, hay más de mil heridos, y cientos de desaparecidos.
El terremoto en Venezuela dejó al menos 235 muertos y miles de heridos. Autoridades confirman víctimas extranjeras de varios países.
Dos terremotos en Venezuela dejaron al menos 188 muertos, más de 1.500 heridos y 157 desaparecidos. La Guaira es una de las zonas más afectadas y varios países enviaron ayuda.
Gaby Spanic, protagonista de 'La Usurpadora', rompió en llanto tras los devastadores terremotos de hasta 7,5 grados que azotaron a Venezuela.
La expresidenta costarricense Laura Chinchilla asumirá un nuevo liderazgo internacional tras ser designada por Alemania para encabezar una comisión enfocada en la relación entre el norte global y el sur global.