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Un soldado con conocimiento directo del bombardeo que mató a cinco periodistas palestinos en 2025 en la Franja explica a la organización Breaking the Silence cómo el ejército ve las grabaciones como “una amenaza táctica inmediata”
Las recientes hostilidades entre los rebeldes hutíes, aliados de Irán, y Arabia Saudí y el Gobierno yemení son la mayor escalada militar desde la tregua de 2022
El primer ministro británico preside la reunión de la Coalición de Voluntarios en la capital ucraniana y reafirma el apoyo oficial contra Rusia Leer
"No voy a aceptar a inmigrantes ilegales de donde sea que vengan que estén cometiendo delitos en Colombia. Se van y los deportamos", expresó el mandatario en un consejo de seguridad Leer
Los médicos de la Casa Blanca aseguran que le han recomendado cambiar sus hábitos de vida, teniendo en cuenta su conocida afición por la comida basura y su rechazo al ejercicio físico Leer
Russia says UK decision to share missile blueprints with Ukraine is evidence of direct military involvement in the war.
US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugsThe US military has launched a deadly strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of drug trafficking.On Monday, US Southern Command (SouthCom) announced it “executed a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern…
UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up suppliesBurnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missilesWe are seeing the first reports of German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s statement this morning ahead of a cabinet meeting in Brandenburg.He has spoken out for the first time about the attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport earlier this month. As my colleagues Deborah Cole…
Washington launches campaign to isolate Tehran but it is unclear whether it will apply measures to ChinaThe US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran, hoping to achieve with economic measures what military means have so far failed to do.It is unclear, however, how far the Trump administration is prepared to go in confronting China, Iran’s biggest…
Danish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals productsBusiness live – latest updatesLego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand.The Danish toymaker said its revenues had increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first…
Companies set to enjoy lighter US regulatory regime by avoiding words associated with conventional nuclear plants
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after the United States announced new efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy. One Iranian official vowed that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the gulf.
The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia.
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 presidente anunció operativos que comenzarán esta semana en Barranquilla y dispuso que todos los grupos armados ilegales sean tratados como terroristas
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.
Los recortes de Trump, la guerra de Irán y el bloqueo del Estrecho de Ormuz han recreado las condiciones perfectas para el resurgimiento de una industria criminal que mueve millones Leer
En una visita al país, BBC Brasil habló con comunidades que dicen sentirse aliviadas con el fin del dominio de las pandillas, pero también con madres que aseguran tener hijos presos sin pruebas y vecinos que hablan del miedo a expresarse o a criticar a un gobierno que consideran cada vez más autoritario.
La guerra en Ucrania ha impulsado a la gente a considerar la posibilidad de soterrar infraestructuras vitales.
“Celebrarlas en este momento sería un tsunami para la nación que despedazaría a Ucrania”, afirmó el mandatario
Entre las decisiones fundamentales que tenemos que tomar, una destaca sobre las demás: alcanzar, antes de que acabe el año, un acuerdo sobre nuestro Presupuesto a largo plazo para 2028-2034
El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, ha lanzado “un disparo de advertencia” a los socios de Teherán, a los que amenaza con sanciones, pero sin concretar el anunciado “día D económico”
El presidente francés recibe en visita oficial al príncipe heredero Mohamed Bin Salmán, con el que ha cerrado varios acuerdos comerciales con empresas como Aramco o Alstom
Canadá y EE.UU. están enfilados hacia una guerra comercial luego de que las negociaciones para un acuerdo definitivo no llegaran a buen puerto. El primer ministro canadiense tiene ahora que convencer a su población de asumir las consecuencias.
Las estafas de "matrimonios relámpago" son un síntoma extremo de una crisis demográfica que se viene gestando desde hace mucho tiempo en China.
Move is latest deterioration in trade relations between neighbors with historically strong economic tiesDonald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada, the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors with historically strong economic ties.The US president said that the increased tariffs would start on 1 January 2027 on all cars, trucks, automobile…
Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from disputeAre you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from youMark Carney said on Monday that while American negotiators saw the French language in Canada as an “irritant … in Quebec, these are rights,” days after receiving widespread praise from political leaders for rejecting a US trade proposal…
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…
Zelensky encabezó los actos en Kiev junto a líderes europeos, homenajeó a los caídos y reivindicó la resistencia frente a Rusia
Medios estatales iraníes difundieron un video que revela supuestas ubicaciones de la universidad del hijo menor de Donald Trump y detalles de su custodia
Tras las fallidas negociaciones del fin de semana que implicaron una primera ronda de tarifas de Washington y una promesa de represalia por parte de Ottawa, el magnate redobló la apuesta
Teherán advirtió que cualquier escalada por parte de Washington “tendrá sin dudas consecuencias”
La Asamblea Nacional a cargo de Jorge Rodríguez removió al legislador Antonio Ecarri acusándolo de ejecutar “acciones irresponsables” que vulneran el ordenamiento jurídico nacional del país
El arzobispo Paul Richard Gallagher permanecerá hasta el 28 de agosto y se reunirá con Lavrov; la visita busca retomar los esfuerzos de Francisco
El gobierno estadounidense propone un monto exorbitante para permitirle a las empresas contratar trabajadores extranjeros altamente calificados; la medida busca reemplazar una tarifa bloqueada por la Justicia
El ente antimigratorio aseguró que Luis Manuel Avilés Roa, originario de Nicaragua, ingresó ilegalmente al país; la familia afirma que ya había completado los trámites para su residencia permanente
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Segundo nova Estratégia de Segurança Nacional, “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…
Liberación alega que oficialistas traicionan los derechos de los trabajadores; PPSO dice que mociones aprobadas por PLN ya habían traicionado los acuerdos
Belgrado exige liberar al criminal de guerra Ratko Mladic por su grave estado de salud. Víctimas rechazan la petición tras calificarla como una injusticia.
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 paquete de castigo alcanza a empresas chinas y hongkonesas vinculadas al comercio de crudo y tecnología a un mes de la cumbre Trump-Xi
De los 7.000 comercios previos al desastre sobreviven poco más de 1.700
Kiev ya había golpeado una docena de centros logísticos del grupo minorista Wildberries en las últimas semanas, provocando pérdidas de unos 10.000 millones
El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, asegura que no harán excepciones, ni siquiera con Pekín, en su intento de asfixiar la economía del régimen iraní Leer
Prosecutors identify Taiwan-based manager as ‘central figure’ in scheme involving US semiconductor maker’s AI servers
TEDx Pura Vida celebrará su 17.ª edición el 29 de agosto, en el Auditorio Nacional. Asista y disfrute charlas inspiradoras, entre las que destacan temas de economía, salud y mujeres en STEM
EE. UU. retiró a Siria de su lista de países promotores del terrorismo para fomentar la inversión tras la caída del régimen de Asad.
Trump profundiza en la estrategia estadounidenses de asfixiar a la República Islámica por la vía coercitiva, pero el margen de acción cada vez es menor
El deshielo entre los dos enemigos tradicionales se produce después de que Al Shara visitara a Trump el año pasado
El país llega al aniversario con parte del territorio ocupado y millones de desplazados, pero con una identidad común reforzada y una sociedad que sigue vigilando al poder Leer
Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.
Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermathColombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or have committed crimes.In office for just over two weeks, the millionaire former lawyer…
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Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as continued conflict in the Middle East and ongoing political uncertainty fuelled the latest rally in the precious metal.Gold is viewed as a safe haven by investors and its price tends to rise at times of uncertainty.…
Trump ally should cut budget deficit rather than try to suppress bond yields, says billionaire Stanley DruckenmillerScott Bessent’s attempt to calm the bond markets and push down America’s cost of borrowing have attracted a rebuke from the US Treasury secretary’s former mentor.The billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who worked with Bessent at George Soros’s fund management firm in the 1990s, has warned that…
Evacuated foreign service officers could begin heading back to their posts as early as this week, an internal document shows, suggesting Washington does not anticipate a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
The 50 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian exports to the United States will make it impossible for many Canadian companies to continue to sell to the U.S. market, economists say.
The Trump administration says it will try to cut the country off from the global economy by targeting its trading partners.
The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.
“It’s a big setback,” one analyst said, noting that other countries unhappy with the president’s trade deals are probably watching closely.
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…
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