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Los militares refuerzan los testimonios del documental ‘NAZA’ sobre los daños colaterales de la guerra. Decidieron hablar tras las críticas al filme en su país
La compañía Milrem Robotics abastece a Ucrania de vehículos terrestres, fundamentales para hacer frente a la invasión de Putin
El Gobierno amplía las prohibiciones de salida por motivos de seguridad nacional y extiende el control a las familias de algunos profesionales de sectores tecnológicos Leer
Tras el juicio nulo por falta de unanimidad del jurado, Kevin Reddington sostiene que el caso se basa en "especulaciones" y reclama que no se celebre un segundo proceso Leer
La Fiscalía estadounidense acusa a cinco integrantes de una red vinculada a la inteligencia rusa, que intentó llevar a cabo varios asesinatos, también en Lituania Leer
EE.UU. tiene previsto retirar las tropas que aún mantiene en Irak este 30 de septiembre, poniendo fin a una presencia militar que comenzó con la invasión en 2003 que derrocó a Saddam Hussein.
Douglas Stewart Carter, de 71 años, fue condenado a muerte por el asesinato de una mujer, aunque siempre mantuvo su inocencia.
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho is potential Greens deputy leader candidate Steph Hodgins-May?So who is the first-term senator expected to announce a leadership ticket tilt with David Shoebridge?Get your dirty hands off our kids, that is our message to the fossil fuel industry, who have no place in early-learning centres, in schools, or in our cultural…
Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsA commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has been forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.Israeli media, citing security officials, said the incident on…
Relations between two countries soured in January when a UAE-backed force was defeated by SaudisSaudi Arabia is being urged to reconcile with the United Arab Emirates over Yemen as the price Riyadh must pay to form a military alliance capable of driving the Houthis back.Relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in Yemen, where both had backed anti-Houthi forces, plummeted in January this year when a force with…
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
The Supreme Court had ordered the military to ensure a West Bank family that fled violence could go back. But settlers blocked the effort, with the authorities accused of not doing enough to confront them.
Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.
U.S. military forces are set to depart from bases in Iraq on Wednesday, a milestone in two bloody decades of American involvement.
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…
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…
US midterms polls: Are Democrats winning or is Trump losing? Expert comment thilton.drupal 28 September 2026 Polls suggest Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives as American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump and his policies. Americans go to the polls on 3 November to elect a third of the US Senate and all the House of…
Trump–Xi summit: Why the US and China should not underestimate each other Expert comment LToremark 22 September 2026 The US and China both face serious domestic strains. As Trump and Xi meet this week to discuss trade, AI and Taiwan, neither side should mistake the other’s weaknesses for strategic decline. A superpower summit is a big deal. As US…
North Korea’s military partnership with Russia has consequences far beyond Ukraine Expert comment thilton.drupal 9 September 2026 North Korea is emerging as Russia’s reserve arsenal – and potentially its reserve army. This deepening partnership has strengthened Pyongyang’s military capabilities and its strategic position in East Asia. The first road…
What the US midterms could mean for Trump’s power Expert comment LToremark 8 September 2026 The Democrats are projected to make big gains in November’s midterm elections. But this will not necessarily constrain President Trump. As President Trump gathers Republicans this week for their first-ever midterm convention, election campaigning is in full…
The India–China reset will continue at the BRICS summit Expert comment jon.wallace 8 September 2026 So will disagreement over the purpose of BRICS. India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September at a time when the rest of the world is increasingly seeking to emulate its longstanding policy of strategic autonomy.The Ukraine and…
Nigeria will need more than a bigger army to tackle security challenges Expert comment LToremark 25 August 2026 Without accompanying reforms, the risk is that President Tinubu’s plan only makes Nigeria’s army bigger but not better. In July, President Bola Tinubu announced a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, adding four new divisions to its…
Wildfires and extreme heat show climate change is now Europe’s biggest security threat Expert comment thilton.drupal 18 August 2026 The continent is increasingly vulnerable to arson attacks, while climate disasters are diverting militaries from other threats. Policymakers must respond with a security-based approach to climate change. Climate change is…
Melting ice and power shifts: Europe and Canada should seize their Arctic moment Expert comment LToremark 18 August 2026 As geopolitical competition heats up in the Arctic, security and science must go hand in hand. The Trump administration has once again churned up the frozen waters of the Arctic. This time by ending federal support for an annual…
Ukraine needs help against Russian missiles now. What more can allies do? Expert comment jon.wallace 28 July 2026 Recent air defence pledges won’t deliver interceptors for years. Europe could help now by providing fighter cover, or by delivering more offensive weapons. Will it act? Ukraine’s air defence faces a crisis. Russia’s missile and drone…
El primer fin de semana de octubre se celebran las elecciones generales para definir al próximo presidente; qué otros cargos se votan; los detalles en la nota
Los ciudadanos brasileros asistirán a la cita democrática en el mes de octubre; los detalles en la nota
Un tribunal de Roma condenó a tres funcionarios de seguridad egipcios por el caso ocurrido en El Cairo en 2016; el canciller italiano minimizó la importancia del fallo y fue cuestionado por la oposición
Tras la Asamblea General, está previsto que los 15 miembros del organismo se reúnan este martes por la tarde; en la anterior, Grynspan y Rodrigues-Bikett quedaron como las principales candidatas y Grossi perdió terreno
La demanda fue presentada por una organización que se ocupa de la seguridad de las nuevas tecnologías.
La costarricense Rebeca Grynspan volvió a encabezar una votación informal del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU en el proceso para escoger al sucesor de António Guterres.
Maricruz Leiva demandó por el presunto delito de lesiones culposas tras sufrir graves complicaciones de salud. La doctora era representada por el diputado José Miguel Villalobos; esto pasará ahora con su defensa.
Un grupo de cinco ciudadanos solicitó al Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) investigar si el Ministerio de Seguridad Pública (MSP) facilitó el ingreso de una movilización vinculada al Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO) durante los actos patrios del 14 de setiembre en la Plaza Mayor de Cartago, mientras a otras personas se les prohibió ingresar.
El Deportivo Saprissa regresó a los entrenamientos y vuelve a jugar el 11 de octubre contra Escorpiones.
El Ministerio de Seguridad Pública (MSP) colocó “ocho agentes discrecionales” de la Dirección de Inteligencia y Análisis Criminal (DIAC) para vigilar “los movimientos de las agrupaciones contrarias al gobierno” durante los actos del 14 de setiembre en Cartago, a los que asistieron la presidenta de la República, Laura Fernández, y sus ministros.
Autoridades descartan explosivos cerca de una base militar en Inglaterra y liberan a sospechosos. Trump había dicho que los investigaban "hace meses".
Adís Abeba acusa a Eritrea, Sudán y Egipto de prestar apoyo a los rebeldes de Tigray y a sus aliados
La futura jefa del Gobierno marroquí, del partido ganador Autenticidad y Modernidad (PAM), se refirió hace unos días a la crisis de Ceuta: "Los menores tienen que volver a su país con sus padres" Leer
New leader says his party must connect with millions of disaffected voters and ‘make them believe in politics again’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAs One Nation’s polling surged this year, and Pauline Hanson ate away at the votes of first the Coalition and then Labor, one curious mainstay emerged; the Greens remained seemingly anchored…
The eviction of an 87-year-old set off protests in the country, which has an acute housing shortage. The government presented legislation to protect renters.
Luis Daniel Oses, actual bicampeón de la Vuelta a Costa Rica, llegó a un acuerdo con un nuevo equipo, luego de que su antigua agrupación desapareciera.
Exdirector técnico de la Selección de Costa Rica asume un nuevo reto en los banquillos, al ser contratado en Sudamérica.
“No debe ser un juego de ganadores y perdedores, sino el bien esencial para una buena vida”, ha dicho el primer ministro británico
Seúl culpa a Kiev de incumplir un acuerdo que preveía no hacer pública la operación. La disputa coincide con una advertencia de Zelenski sobre un nuevo envío de miles de soldados norcoreanas a Rusia
La plataforma, America.gov, impulsada por inteligencia artificial, declara a Biden ganador de las elecciones de 2020 y niega que hubiera fraude generalizado en esos comicios
La Casa Blanca defiende el comercial como un mensaje de servicio público, mientras algunos legisladores y organizaciones cuestionan el uso de fondos públicos para ello
Delcy Rodríguez busca modificar una medida legislativa, que ella misma impulsó hace nueve años, cuyo fin es perseguir la disidencia, los memes y las críticas en redes sociales Leer
El presidente de EEUU sitúo está medida dentro de una estrategia para acelerar el uso de sistemas avanzados en áreas como la investigación científica, la medicina, la energía y la industria Leer
Evan Gershkovich dice que se dio cuenta de que era "un peón en un juego mayor" cuando no fue interrogado ni torturado por agentes de inteligencia rusos.
De acuerdo con analistas, el proyecto muestra el interés de Washington en tener mayor presencia en países de América Latina y reducir el espacio de China en la región.
This live blog is now closed.US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countriesSign up to the US Breaking News emailFor some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his first term. The first focused on Donald Trump’s attempts to…
The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature.
Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.
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…
Can negotiations between Venezuela’s government and opposition succeed? Expert comment jon.wallace 11 August 2026 Two initial meetings sent a worrying signal and Venezuelans are frustrated. The US must apply real pressure for talks to make progress. This time was supposed to be different. There have been more than a dozen previous failed efforts at…
What are financial markets telling us? 7 October 2026 — 18:00 TO 19:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 29 September 2026 Chatham House and Online Learn how geopolitics, inflation, AI and fiscal policy are converging to reshape borrowing costs. Learn how geopolitics, inflation, AI and fiscal policy are converging to reshape borrowing costs. Global bond yields have risen sharply this year thanks to a variety…
The company refused help, including emergency funding that would have sustained operations and avoided layoffs, one official claims
Irán recibió respuesta de EE.UU. a su propuesta para resolver el conflicto en Oriente Medio, tras el rechazo inicial de Trump. Las condiciones iraníes incluyen el fin de hostilidades y el levantamiento de sanciones.A pesar de la calma relativa, EE.UU. mantiene presión económica sobre Irán, sancionando sectores clave. Las negociaciones indirectas continúan bajo mediación catarí.
Sudáfrica vuelve a llamar al diplomático estadounidense por sus comentarios críticos sobre la relación bilateral, intensificando las tensiones.La medida sigue a restricciones de visados impuestas por EE.UU. a sudafricanos acusados de discriminación racial, aumentando el conflicto.
El BCCR reporta ganancias millonarias por los intereses de sus reservas internacionales. Descubra qué provocó este hito financiero y sus implicaciones.
The European Union's energy commissioner sent a letter to the bloc's 27 member states recommending that they all cut gas and electricity consumption “for as long as necessary.”
Tras un almuerzo en la Casa Blanca con los líderes de la industria, selló un acuerdo de “autorregulación”; prometió que “jamás” frenará el desarrollo de la tecnología y presentó America.gov
Trump vuelve a expresar su “decepción” por la puesta en libertad bajo fianza de los sospechosos
Las elecciones de medio término están a un mes de celebrarse y, pese a los esfuerzos del presidente Trump por impulsar al fiscal general, no logra despegar en las encuestas ante su contrincante demócrata James Talarico
La decisión deja en suspenso los fallos de tribunales inferiores que exigían informar a los migrantes sobre el país al que serían enviados y darles la posibilidad de impugnar su traslado antes de la expulsión Leer
Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.
Also in today’s newsletter: AI industry moves to thwart data centre backlash and HSBC’s return to its roots
Trump at centre of lobbying fight between Big Oil and top Republicans warning of voter anger at high fuel prices
The Trump administration is exerting new levels of control over the region. What’s the next move?
Despite having a better legal foundation than past attempts, these duties may also be struck down.
Trump’s proposed solution to rising diesel prices would backfire economically and geopolitically.
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said the accord, which is not legally enforceable, aims to assure customers that AI technology ‘works in the way that we intend’
Dubái inició las obras de su nueva terminal aérea internacional y afirman que recién terminarán en 2057; la infraestructura proyectada superará la capacidad de cualquier otro complejo aeroportuario del planeta