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El acuerdo de La Meca entre Arabia Saudí, Pakistán y Turquía es, por ahora, más político y estratégico que militar
Otras 17 personas han resultado heridas. Zelenski promete responder a la ofensiva
Rusia despliega 10 nuevas bases y 59 rampas de lanzamiento con Varsovia en su rango de acción mientras la OTAN abate aparatos no tripulados casi a diario Leer
Trump vuelve a tender la mano a Kim Jong-un mientras castiga a Seúl ordenando reducir las maniobras militares. Mientras, Pyongyang estrecha con Putin su alianza militar Leer
El pacto de defensa entre Turquía, Arabia Saudita y Pakistán ha sido llamado la "OTAN musulmana" o "pacto sunita". Pero, ¿funcionará así en la práctica? Lo analizamos.
Tres décadas después del crimen más importante en la historia del hip-hop, empieza el primer juicio contra un acusado.
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea allianceSouth Korea’s president has renewed his push to regain independent control of the military from the US in the event of war and urged faster progress in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines after Donald Trump’s…
US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat saysDonald Trump’s move to gut Washington’s 73-year-old military alliance with Seoul has been called “inane” and “shortsighted” as lawmakers warned it risked strengthening Russia’s hand in Ukraine.The US president abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea…
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting hundreds of thousands of participants The government’s controversial NDIS bill will undergo “substantial” amendments after Labor and the Coalition struck a deal, with some of the changes attracting heavy criticism from the Greens, the ACT senator David Pocock and the disability community.Sixty-three government amendments across both houses…
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in rotation• Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello, and welcome back to This Is India.For this week’s newsletter, I’m looking at India’s evolving relationship with Israel, and how it has deepened as conflict swept across…
CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aideThe White House launched a personal attack against a CNN reporter on Monday with a social media post that mentioned her children and accused her of asking a “disgusting and inhumane question”.A White House post targeted Kristen Holmes, a senior White House correspondent for the network, after she asked…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea’s refusal to help with the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States scales back joint military drills with Seoul to appease Pyongyang.
Chatham House fellow gives evidence on Venezuela to UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee News release jon.wallace 4 February 2026 Dr Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, provided evidence on 3 February. Senior Research Fellow Dr Christopher Sabatini provided evidence to a session of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs…
Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox warns ‘This does mark the end of the Western alliance' News release sfarrell.drupa… 13 January 2026 In her annual lecture, Maddox described a world in which superpower competition threatens the peace of others, and said that US policy under President Trump amounts to a revolution. Watch the event and read the full…
Greenland, Venezuela, Iran – Chatham House analyses of how US power is reshaping the new world order News release sfarrell.drupa… 12 January 2026 All in one place – region by region and sector by sector – here is a collection of Chatham House expert commentary from our analysts who assess the global ramifications of the new expansionist US foreign policy, politically, economically and legally. …
Chatham House in 2025: A message from the Director News release jon.wallace 17 December 2025 Institute Director and Chief Executive Bronwen Maddox reviews Chatham House’s response to an extraordinary year of turbulence in international affairs. It is fair to say that 2025 was always going to be unsettled and unpredictable, but by any measure, it has…
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…
US NATO ambassador on US security strategy: is Europe ‘a dynamic economy that can grow, or is it just a museum?’ News release jon.wallace 8 December 2025 Speaking at the Doha Forum in conversation with Chatham House CEO Bronwen Maddox, Matthew Whitaker defended the new US security strategy and its criticisms of Europe. Chatham House Chief Executive…
Sudan grassroots aid groups awarded 2025 Chatham House Prize News release jon.wallace 21 November 2025 The prize is presented to ‘the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations’. Sudan’s grassroots mutual aid groups – the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) – have…
Turkey’s S-400 saga shows the hard realities of defence procurement Expert comment jon.wallace 27 July 2026 The country’s purchase of Russian air defences has prevented it from acquiring US F-35 fighter jets. The UAE could face similar issues if it purchases the systems. This month it was reported in the Turkish media that Turkey was in talks to sell…
North Korea’s ‘Victory Day’ takes place with Kim Jong Un’s power transformed Expert comment jon.wallace 27 July 2026 Pyongyang’s account of the Korean War remains a fabrication. But its rapidly growing strategic leverage is dangerously real. There is a story told by some US officials that on the night of 25 April 2019, Kim Jong Un returned to…
New leaders in Peru and Colombia may find it hard to deliver on their promises Expert comment jon.wallace 13 July 2026 The new presidents are part of a swing to the right in Latin American politics – but can they govern such divided societies? In the space of two weeks in June, two Andean countries elected new right-wing governments. In Peru,…
Why demining the Strait of Hormuz will be difficult – but also presents an opportunity Expert comment thilton.drupal 26 June 2026 Clearing the busy international waterway of mines is a complex challenge that will take time and international coordination. But it could help to build trust between the US and Iran during negotiations. Shipping through the…
Putin’s Asia diplomacy may help Russia avoid isolation. But it won’t deliver his goals in Ukraine Expert comment thilton.drupal 23 June 2026 Moscow’s recent engagement with ASEAN and Beijing shows it is not as isolated as Western countries had hoped. But it will not end the war in Ukraine in Russia’s favour. As G7 leaders restated their united support…
Targeting medics on the battlefield: addressing the crisis through law and practice 11 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:15 BST Anonymous (not verified) 17 April 2026 Chatham House and Online Experts clarify international humanitarian law and promote compliance by identifying practical measures for its effective implementation. With the rise of the number of armed conflicts around the world and with it the number…
El funcionario de Seguridad Nacional reclamó intensificar los ataques y promover la salida de palestinos del enclave; mientras Washington busca avanzar con su plan de tregua, Jared Kushner se reunió con Netanyahu en Jerusalén para discutir el desarme de Hamas bajo supervisión estadounidense
En comunicación con LN+, Andrés Repetto advirtió sobre la posibilidad de una ofensiva mayor en Medio Oriente; el régimen iraní estableció incentivos económicos por la captura de militares norteamericanos mientras que Donald Trump lanzó amenazas sobre Ormuz
La medida es el ejemplo más reciente en que el presidente republicano parece ponerse en contra de un aliado y en favor de un líder que gobiernos anteriores en Washington han presentado como un adversario
El ex Secretario de Seguridad Pública de Sinaloa, Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, dejó de estar bajo custodia del Buró Federal de Prisiones de EU.
FGR busca que el Estado se quede con dinero asegurado en cuentas de Hernán Bermúdez, ex Secretario de Seguridad de Tabasco, y familiares.
Manfred Ugalde suma tres partidos consecutivos anotando con el Spartak Moscú.
El pulso estaba entre Dariel Castrillo, Santiago Vargas y Orlando Sinclair.
Fidel Escobar, defensa panameño de Saprissa, tiene tres meses sin jugar con los morados.
Jared Kushner proyecta los primeros avances del plan de paz para Gaza. Vea la condición innegociable fijada por EE. UU. para autorizar la reconstrucción.
Saprissa acumula siete victorias seguidas en este inicio de temporada.
Los presuntos narcotraficantes enviados por México fueron transportados en ocho aeronaves hasta varias ciudades de Estados Unidos, en una operación en la que participaron más de 3.000 efectivos de seguridad con cientos de vehículos.
Tras una entrevista de tres horas, el enviado de la Casa Blanca da luz verde a Netanyahu para seguir bombardeando la Franja, según el diario ‘Haaretz’
El ataque se produjo en una localidad situada a unos 60 kilómetros de la ciudad de Járkiv Leer
El presidente del Parlamento, Mohamed Baqer Qalibaf, sostiene que el país ya ha ganado la guerra al frustrar el intento de cambio de régimen promovido por sus adversarios Leer
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide droughtSuccessive intense heatwaves and an increasingly severe, continent-wide drought have left many of Europe’s farmers in an “unprecedented” crisis, with vegetable and grain growers in particular warning of “catastrophic” harvests.French vegetable production is down by “a very significant extent” compared…
José ‘Tepa’ González habló de su momento, de su pasado y su presente, antes del partido entre Cartaginés y Verdes, en la Copa Centroamericana.
El presidente estadounidense ha instado a Teherán a "izar la bandera blanca de la rendición" Leer
El presidente estadounidense exigió además que Teherán “levante la bandera blanca y se rinda”; Irán y Omán avanzan en un entendimiento para reabrir la estratégica ruta marítima; los hutíes reivindicaron nuevos ataques en el mar Rojo
Washington amenaza con bombardear a su antiguo aliado Omán, que dialoga con Teherán para una reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz, el principal escollo en las negociaciones
El político Lev Schlosberg, del partido Yábloko, condenado a 11 años de cárcel por manifestarse contra la guerra
La orden de arresto de Netanyahu ha puesto de relieve la impotencia de la institución y su tendencia hacia una justicia selectiva
Los migrantes expulsados por Estados Unidos ya no terminan en hoteles como el que sepultó al centenar de venezolanos que murió en La Guaira, el 24 de junio
El primer ministro británico se comunica con una persona que se hacía pasar por la jefa de gabinete de Donald Trump, Susie Wiles Leer
Interrumpió a Kristen Holmes y la calificó de "ruidosa" y "bulliciosa", además de acusarla de hacer "noticias falsas" Leer
Tras los terremotos que dejaron más de 6.000 muertos en Venezuela y más de 280 en Colombia, especialistas en salud mental enfrentan el reto de apoyar a los sobrevivientes, muchos de los cuales aún buscan a sus seres queridos entre los escombros.
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
Israeli PM again insists troops will not withdraw from strip until Hamas first disarms, but calls meeting constructiveBenjamin Netanyahu has told Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner there can be no progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire deal or an Israeli withdrawal from the coastal strip until Hamas first disarms.An Israeli official said there had been no breakthrough in the meeting between the pair,…
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza.The talks come after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for the territory in a rare public break with the Trump administration this month.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor Devika Bhat –…
Rodney Mims Cook Jr showed Russian officials pictures of his ‘dacha’ at Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham messaged briefly with a person impersonating Susie Wiles, a British government official said.
Almost 70% of people globally are comfortable with their government buying Chinese-made clean technologies, new survey finds News release jon.wallace 8 December 2025 New data suggests that China’s clean tech ‘charm offensive’ is working to win over emerging economies. COP30 saw China flexing its climate diplomacy muscles in place of an absent US –…
John Kerry says US under Trump becoming ‘denier, delayer and divider’ on climate change; criticizes ‘ineptitude’ in China policy News release jon.wallace 25 November 2025 During an event at Chatham House the former secretary of state and climate envoy condemned Trump administration climate policy saying that ‘no one can bend the laws of physics.’ 68th…
By agreeing to disarm, Hamas is trying to call Israel’s bluff in Gaza Expert comment thilton.drupal 3 August 2026 The move may lead to more pressure on Israel to implement Trump’s 20-point plan, but both sides are likely to keep dragging out the process while avoiding any real commitments. Since the Gaza ceasefire came into effect in October 2025, the…
Why US plans for power-sharing in Libya will not work Expert comment LToremark 20 July 2026 Libyan anti-corruption investigations reveal the limitations of a US push to reunify the country without improving governance. In recent weeks, Massad Boulos – President Trump’s senior adviser on Arab and African affairs – has stepped up efforts to break…
Climate diplomacy has gone freelance. Multilateralism must adapt, not disappear Expert comment thilton.drupal 13 July 2026 The recent London Climate Action Week revealed that while formal climate multilateralism remains under strain, climate diplomacy is becoming more diffused, implementation oriented and focused on delivering security. As much of…
What the UK government should do on AI and tech policy Expert comment thilton.drupal 13 July 2026 Britain’s next prime minister faces major policy decisions on tech and AI. They should aim to strengthen the UK’s tech sovereignty by building the national strengths – and the alliances – that give a middle power leverage in a shifting order. Keir…
China sets out its vision for a new global order – but will it commit the resources to match its ambition? Expert comment LToremark 24 June 2026 China’s new white paper on global governance highlights its balancing act between global ambitions and financial restraint. With the world’s attention fixed on wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, Beijing…
Launch of Latin America Programme 8 September 2026 — 18:00 TO 19:30 BST Anonymous (not verified) 22 July 2026 Chatham House Join us for a drinks reception to mark the launch of Chatham House’s new Latin America Programme. A celebratory reception for the relaunched Latin America Programme The Latin America Programme, founded in 2019 as the Latin America Initiative, has worked to elevate the…
How can Sheinbaum’s Mexico coexist peacefully with Trump’s America? 18 May 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 17 April 2026 Chatham House and Online Under President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico faces a defining moment on multiple fronts - particularly, its relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. This session asks how Sheinbaum’s reforms are affecting Mexican democracy…
Juan Jesús Vivas dio 30 días al Gobierno español para adoptar medidas tras la llegada masiva de migrantes a finales de julio y cuestionó la respuesta de La Moncloa; la ciudad aún conserva miles de personas en condiciones precarias y crece la tensión entre las autoridades locales y el Ejecutivo central
Nova Estratégia de Segurança Nacional afirmou que “Após anos de negligência, os EUA reafirmarão e farão cumprir a Doutrina Monroe para restaurar a preeminência americana no Hemisfério Ocidental e proteger nossa pátria e nosso acesso a regiões-chave”. Com o início da Guerra Fria entre 1945 e 1947, a política externa dos EUA passou a ter como eixo a contenção da ameaça comunista encarnada na União Soviética, que havia…
CNN dijo que los ataques contra Holmes estaban “por debajo de la dignidad del cargo”. Lea lo que ocurrió.
El Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría estrena el Centro de Inspección Técnica de Equipos para revisar las unidades de asistencia en tierra y los vehículos que operan en el lado aéreo del aeropuerto.
Gianni Infantino continúa enfrentando una severa crisis en la FIFA, especialmente entre federaciones de Europa.
Fedecámaras pide diálogo entre EEUU y Venezuela sobre licencia. Oposición propone reforma energética. Cae levemente la producción petrolera. Póngase al día con las 5 principales noticias de Venezuela hoy 12 de marzo de 2025.
Ante un posible impacto negativo tras el retiro de una licencia a la petrolera Chevron, el principal gremio de empresarios de Venezuela llamó a Caracas y Washington a reanudar conversaciones.
Las elecciones de gobernadores y diputados en Venezuela previstas para el 25 de mayo se desarrollan con un calendario fantasma, sin haberse convocado oficialmente y con una “informalidad” que podría erosionar la legitimidad del voto, según expertos.
Secretario Rubio afirma que en Venezuela hay un “régimen corrupto”. Aumenta retorno de venezolanos a Colombia. El 86 % de los hogares son pobres, según OVF. Póngase al día con las 5 principales noticias de Venezuela hoy 11 de marzo de 2025.
Los vuelos con migrantes venezolanos irregulares deportados de Estados Unidos hacia Venezuela están “afectados” tras la decisión del presidente Donald Trump de revocar la licencia que permitía a la petrolera Chevron operar en suelo venezolano, dijo el gobernante Nicolás Maduro.
El presidente estadounidense se ha rodeado de banqueros de inversión y empresarios que acumulan una gran riqueza
La producción industrial creció menos de lo esperado en julio, mientras las ventas minoristas y la inversión mostraron nuevas señales de debilidad; los sectores tecnológicos resisten y el mercado inmobiliario ofrece algunos indicios de estabilización
Los cambios permiten usar reservas como garantía de créditos.Y habilitan operaciones de deuda con bancos internacionales.El Gobierno dice que busca "actualizar" sus instrumentos.
El legislador Jon Ossoff acusa al presidente de preferir “viajar en su palacio volante” con su ayudante más leal a hacer su trabajo
El republicano Byron Donalds llega con amplia ventaja a las primarias, mientras que David Jolly encabeza la contienda demócrata para disputar la gobernación del Estado en noviembre
El enviado de Trump y el primer ministro israelí acuerdan que la reconstrucción y la retirada no se inicie antes del desarme completo de Hamas Leer
El tribunal rechaza sin justificación el recurso del mandatario, manteniendo en firme la condena por agresión sexual y difamación Leer
El enviado de Trump se reunió ayer en Egipto con el liderazgo de Hamas y los mediadores. Leer
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep-strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported.…
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen again after the two-month window to negotiate a peace deal in the US-Israel war on Iran expired on Monday with no end to the conflict in sight.Iran said on Monday that it would take a more aggressive stance if talks with the US failed, while Donald…
US president’s eleventh-hour demand to ‘reduce’ annual exercises and praise of Kim Jong Un unsettles ally
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Urgent assessment comes after Donald Trump blocked foreign national access to Anthropic’s Fable 5
Alternative for Germany is wary of getting too close to Donald Trump
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
With a second term, Hakainde Hichilema must navigate relations with the Trump administration, which has sought greater access to the copper-rich nation’s natural resources.
Venezuela and Japan both experienced major quakes this summer. Their responses differed, and not just because of money.
The ship’s crew lost access last month to drinkable water, running toilets and air conditioning, as the fleet sees heavy use by the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy first held rare talks with Hamas’s new leader in Egypt over the weekend in his effort to advance the stalled 15-point plan.
The threat came in response to a question about negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a reporter.
Chatham House fellow gives evidence to UK House of Lords on legality of US actions in Venezuela News release jon.wallace 13 February 2026 Professor Marc Weller, Director of the International Law Programme, gave evidence to the Committee on 4 February. Professor Marc Weller, Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House, gave evidence to…
'I'm actually making it much safer. Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect,' Trump said. 'I understand him. He understands me'
The prime minister said it’s not the time to talk about negotiations in public
Los sismos consecutivos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 devastaron el norte de Venezuela el 24 de junio, principalmente el estado costero de La Guaira.
La oposición de Venezuela elaboró una propuesta para reformar el sector energético de su país, con el objetivo de atraer el apoyo de grandes petroleras y del Gobierno de EEUU, lo que fue rechazado por el gobierno venezolano.