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La destitución del ministro de Defensa, enfrentado al comandante de las Fuerzas Armadas, abrió una crisis política y militar acompañada de una ola de descontento que se ha extendido a Kiev y otras ciudades
Son ya 18 los soldados estadounidenses caídos desde el inicio del conflicto, que según el secretario de Defensa ha costado 37.500 millones de dólares
El debate sobre la seguridad se agrava con la muerte en Bolonia de una persona inmovilizada en la calle por dos agentes, que se benefician de un nuevo “escudo penal”
Se prevé que el acuerdo tenga una vigencia de 30 años y que también implique a empresas de Estados Unidos en el desarrollo del programa Leer
El presidente ucraniano ha nombrado a Mykhailo Drapatyi como nuevo comandante en jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas y sucesor de Oleksandr Syrskyi Leer
El nuevo ministro británico de Defensa, Wes Streeting, calificó este martes de "irresponsables" las maniobras de tiro con fuego Leer
La remoción del general Oleksandr Syrskyi ocurre tras varios días de protestas en las que se exige la restitución del exministro de Defensa Mykhailo Fedorov.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire dealHouthis threaten attacks on shipping tankers if they use Saudi ports on Red SeaWhat is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility?The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday with two additional missile falling in an open area, AFP reports.The two…
Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governorHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, saying he will “work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me”.As he wages war on Iran to prevent that country from enriching…
Also in today’s newsletter: Ukraine military shake-up and Wirecard’s Marsalek
As threats from Moscow rise and support from Washington dwindles, the German military is reinventing how it researches, funds and wields 21st-century arms.
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The president said the levies will take effect in 30 days unless Canada drops what the administration called “discriminatory” trade barriers against U.S. products.
Vice President Mike Pence on US-Saudi summit: ‘very real concern’ on F35 sales; criticizes Trump’s comment on Jamal Khashoggi killing News release jon.wallace 19 November 2025 The former vice president also expressed support for the US–UK ‘special relationship’ and for NATO and defended his 2017-21 administration’s record. 48th Vice President of the…
Chatham House hosts Black History Month exhibition ‘Standing Firm in Power & Pride: The Black Experience in Britain’ News release jon.wallace 30 October 2025 150 guests attended the opening reception for a remarkable exhibition showcasing the resilience, achievements, and struggles that shape Black British identity. Chatham House’s EDI Working…
Chatham House fellow provides evidence to UK Parliament Joint Select Committee on the National Security Strategy News release jon.wallace 27 October 2025 Senior Research Fellow Dr Marion Messmer provided evidence to the committee on 22 October. Senior Research Fellow Dr Marion Messmer provided evidence to a session of the UK Parliament’s Joint…
Chatham House launches Global Governance and Security Centre News release jon.wallace 12 September 2025 Launched on 9 September, the new Centre’s research and convening will explore how to improve global governance to inform a new international order. Chatham House launched its new Global Governance and Security Centre on 9 September, with an event,…
New presidents of Chatham House News release krousseau.drupal 3 September 2025 Valerie Amos and Theresa May were approved as Chatham House’s new presidents at the Institute’s AGM on 2 September. Valerie Amos and Theresa May have been appointed as new presidents of Chatham House, the international affairs think-tank.They will join former New Zealand…
UN General Assembly may see ‘the last attempt’ at implementing the two-state solution, says Dr Husam Zomlot News release thilton.drupal 2 September 2025 Speaking at Chatham House, Dr Zomlot asked the UK and other countries to view recognition of a Palestinian state as a first step. Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the United…
General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE to join Chatham House as security expert News release krousseau.drupal 4 August 2025 Sir Richard will join Chatham House as a senior consulting fellow in September. Chatham House announced on Monday that General Sir Richard Barrons will join its International Security Programme as a senior consulting fellow. Sir…
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…
The wishful thinking behind the war with Iran Expert comment jon.wallace 21 July 2026 Iran has survived war with the US by adapting its doctrine. The US must also change its thinking. Nearly five months after the United States and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran, it is becoming increasingly difficult to escape one conclusion: the…
Trump’s threats – and U-turn – on Hormuz fees further undermine US credibility in the Gulf Expert comment jon.wallace 14 July 2026 International law does not permit any country to appoint itself ‘guardian’ of other states’ rights and demand payment. The only realistic solution to the situation in the Strait is a return to negotiations. On 13 July…
The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously? Expert comment jon.wallace 19 June 2026 The memorandum restores the prohibition on the use of force, seeks a binding resolution at the UN to endorse a ‘final deal,’ and relies on multilateral institutions to implement it. But are the US and Iran really returning to compliance with international law? …
Hungary’s reset with Ukraine is good news for European deterrence Expert comment jon.wallace 17 June 2026 Ending a dispute on minority rights would do more than progress Ukraine’s EU accession talks: it could strengthen the continent’s posture towards Moscow. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Hungary has created the…
Will Colombia elect a far-right president? Expert comment LToremark 17 June 2026 Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella represent opposite ends of the political spectrum. But neither appear to have the solutions to Colombia’s problems. The second round of Colombia’s presidential election will be held on 21 June, revealing a country deeply divided…
Trump asked questions of Iran when he did not know the answers. Now he must pay the price Expert comment jon.wallace 17 June 2026 The president started a war in the Middle East without considering foreseeable risks. The US memorandum of understanding with Iran leaves many of the repercussions of that miscalculation unaddressed. There is a maxim every…
Presidente Trump aprobó un acuerdo con Arabia Saudí que podría proporcionar al reino la capacidad de enriquecer uranio, según fuentes.
Viene el campeonato nacional y los clubes presentan más movimientos de la cuenta, concretados mientras la atención estaba en el Mundial 2026.
PLN reclama recursos para seguridad y programas sociales; FA exige al Ejecutivo echar atrás en intención de subir el IVA a la canasta básica
Yara Jiménz, presidenta legislativa asegura que se cumplió con el principio de publicidad y también con el protocolo de desconexión de los sistemas
Una cámara de seguridad en el garaje de una vivienda en Horquetas de Sarapiquí captó el momento en el que una pareja de adultos mayores fue secuestrada durante un asalto la noche del lunes.
El Departamento de Estado pide que la comunidad internacional se una frente a los ataques del régimen a los “valores democráticos” del continente americano
La ofensiva revolucionaria se produce en pleno cambio del mapa regional y mientras Estados Unidos mira a Venezuela Leer
A reluctant opposition needs a radically new pathway on Palestine.
Rosibel Jara advirtió que el bloqueo en la elección de magistrados suplentes podría afectar el funcionamiento de la Sala Constitucional.
El Departamento de Justicia advierte que la Casa Blanca la considera “jefa en activo de un Estado extranjero”
La captura de Maduro y la asistencia israelí tras el doble terremoto abren la puerta a un mayor acercamiento Leer
Ninguna de las opciones a las que se enfrentan los líderes iraníes ofrece un camino claro hacia la victoria, mientras continúa el conflicto con Estados Unidos.
El jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense dice que el anuncio "deja al descubierto la verdadera naturaleza autoritaria" del matrimonio presidencial Ortega-Murillo y llama a comunidad internacional a unirse frente a los ataques contra los "valores democráticos".
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago.It comes as Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, is now up by almost 2% to $90.92 a barrel. Continue reading...
In today’s newsletter: A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own bordersGood morning. Within two hours of entering No 10 on Monday afternoon, Andy Burnham had his first call with Donald Trump. After chit-chatting about the football (both agreed England had an “excellent tournament”) and…
Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine: Early analysis from Chatham House experts News release sfarrell.drupa… 16 August 2025 Chatham House analysts give their initial reaction and insights after US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday. US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday…
US refusal to renew USMCA trade deal brings uncertainty for Mexico. But the treaty is far from dead Expert comment LToremark 14 July 2026 The US–Mexico–Canada agreement now faces a decade of annual reviews. But the fact that the treaty will remain in place during negotiations is the most important outcome. On 1 July, the US announced it would not…
Even Hormuz reopening will not resolve Europe’s key energy vulnerability Expert comment thilton.drupal 18 June 2026 Europe remains over reliant on insecure and persistently expensive natural gas. It should focus efforts on reducing demand. European governments, most of which rely on oil and gas imports to fuel their economies, have been nervously…
The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse Expert comment thilton.drupal 17 June 2026 Even if Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the consequences would be disastrous. Earlier this week, the US and Iran signed an interim peace…
Can Argentina’s Javier Milei evolve from disruptor to political leader? Expert comment LToremark 12 June 2026 Two and a half years after Milei came to power and shook up Argentina’s political system, the novelty might be wearing off. Since becoming Argentina’s president in December 2023, Javier Milei has defied political gravity. A self-described…
El uso de una empresa de inteligencia por parte de Salinas Pliego para grabar a un abogado constituyó un abuso, dictaminó tribunal del RU.
Sobretaxa de 25% atingiu 18% das exportações brasileiras. Setores como pesca, couro e máquinas foram mais afetados, enquanto itens isentos (aeronaves, café) ajudam a amortecer impacto. Brasil busca novos mercados e estuda a Lei de Reciprocidade. A conclusão da Seção 301 pela imposição da sobretaxa de 25% incidente sobre as exportações brasileiras para os Estados Unidos não foi uma surpresa. Alegações de concorrência…
Durante toda la semana, el cantón tendrá actividades especiales por la Anexión del Partido de Nicoya, entre ellas festivales, música nacional e internacional y venta de comidas típicas.
El nuevo jefe del Gobierno y su titular de Economía ratifican su compromiso con la disciplina fiscal
El primer ministro Mark Carney aseguró que defenderá los empleos de su país frente a las nuevas tarifas impuestas a productos como vino y cemento
Marco Rubio aumenta la presión sobre la institución y su personal, y reclama a los aliados de Washington que le den también la espalda
El dirigente demócrata admite que no tiene potestad para ordenar él mismo el arresto del primer ministro israelí, reclamado por el Tribunal Penal Internacional
Fuentes citadas por el diario aseguran que el mandatario impulsará una candidatura del presidente de la FIFA para sustituir a António Guterres
Según fuentes de la Casa Blanca, ve una buena oportunidad para que reemplace a Antonio Guterres, que acaba mandato este año, porque los candidatos conocidos "son mediocres' Leer
El presidente de Estados Unidos también afirma durante el encuentro con su homólogo libanés que Israel se está "reubicando" en el país árabe Leer
Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.
The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goodsA planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.In announcing the…
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites openA Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington.The latest US sanctions make it “impossible, de facto and de jure, to maintain even minimal operational stability”, the Meliá group explained in…
State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down governmentThe US government’s latest allegations that Cuba is behind “many of the most significant upheavals in recent American political history” and that its leaders pose “a unique threat to American homeland security” have come as startling revelations to those living under the six-month-long US oil blockade in…
The victory for Andy Biggs, who was a central figure in the effort to overturn Trump’s 2020 election defeat, sets up a high-stakes contest in the battleground stateArizona voters on Tuesday chose their nominees for governor, Congress and other top offices, setting up a fall campaign that will test whether Republicans can reverse some of the Trump-era losses they suffered in a premier battleground state.Andy Biggs,…
Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude price could jump to $120 if Strait of Hormuz remains ‘disrupted’
Controversial plan comes after months of fruitless attempts to advance US peace deal for the enclave
Washington has given diverging accounts of where the earthquake-shattered country’s funds are going
Le retrait israélien de la localité de Zaoutar El-Gharbiyé et le déploiement de l’armée libanaise coïncident avec la rencontre à la Maison Blanche entre le président américain, Donald Trump, et son homologue libanais, Joseph Aoun, mardi.
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.
New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected.
The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.
Some lawmakers appeared frustrated as they sought clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict amid renewed hostilities and a $67 billion funding request.
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.
Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.
Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.
Nate Swanson on the U.S. president’s unique top-down style—and his fondness for lobbying.
Iran ‘desperately’ wants to meet for peace talks, but ‘until they’re ready to meet in a meaningful way we have no interest,’ Trump said. Tehran denies that it is seeking more talks
Pete Hegseth gave the estimate to a Senate Appropriations Committee focused on President Donald Trump’s request for an additional US$67 billion in defence funding
Analysts expect that new planned tariffs, ostensibly over forced labor concerns, -- ranging between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent -- would replace the temporary duties
Canada can't let a bully keep taking our lunch money, says Doug Ford in response to latest round of tariffs
El conjunto costarricense cayó ante Venezuela y este miércoles se enfrentará a Colombia en las justas regionales.