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Sociedad de Estudios Internacionales · Madrid
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Octubre 2026
Sociedad de Estudios Internacionales · Madrid
Un 10% de israelíes acuden por primera vez a las urnas más radicales y religiosos que sus mayores. No conocen otro primer ministro ni un diálogo de paz con los palestinos
El entorno de la líder opositora evita los detalles “para no poner en peligro la seguridad de otras personas”
La UE rechaza la ratificación del tratado, que pone en riesgo infraestructuras submarinas planeadas entre Grecia, Chipre e Israel
A ocho días de las elecciones de medio mandato, la votación anticipada bate récords | Trump continuó su recorrido de territorios republicanos, con un mitin en Misisipi para apoyar la defensa de un escaño reñido del Senado
El encuentro con Riad, Ankara e Islamabad tiene el objetivo de avanzar hacia un mecanismo de seguridad regional mientras crece la amenaza de reanudación de la guerra Leer
La próxima reunión debía celebrarse en Albania, pero en el ámbito diplomático sostienen que casi nadie quiere otra reunión en la que el presidente de EEUU pueda arremeter contra sus aliados Leer
Desde abril de 2023, Sudán está sumido en una guerra entre las FAR y el ejército regular, que controla el centro, el norte y el este del país Leer
Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freezeSenior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign of rape” have been targeted by the UK on the first anniversary of a mass atrocity that saw tens of thousands of civilians killed over several days.A year after the fall of El Fasher, the British…
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy?The water was rising rapidly. It had already reached Cayni Ali’s waist. Her home, five metres from the flooded River Juba in southern Somalia, never stood a chance. There was nowhere to go. Ali’s…
Far-right senator banned from leaving country as supreme court judge’s ruling makes reference to money-laundering caseThe far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro was banned from leaving Brazil and ordered to surrender his passports just hours after his dramatic loss in the presidential election to the leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.The ruling was issued by supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes, the same…
A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victoryAfter the first round of the Brazilian presidential election three weeks ago, the leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reportedly told allies he could not understand how he finished second after a government he considered the best of his three terms.A mood of dismay swept Brazil’s left, and…
US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxisOne of America’s biggest overseas military bases has banned vehicles made by the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD over security concerns, the US military in Japan said on Tuesday.The ban, which went into effect this week at Kadena airbase on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, has fueled…
Albanese promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety as he mulls panic buttons for politiciansFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has promised a “swift government response” to safety threats to MPs and floated the provision of duress alarms for electorate offices, saying politicians and their staff have put up with…
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical debate should be ‘robust but respectful’, Anne Ruston saysA day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to the independent Helen Haines, who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, the Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate.What we do here…
Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in pollsIsrael election – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on Israel’s military to take action against Iran as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s close-run elections.The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated…
The strikes were in retaliation for an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, the Jordan military said. They threatened to damage relations between the two neighbors.
The Egyptians will commit forces for defensive purposes only, officials have said, as the kingdom exchanges increasingly deadly strikes with the Iranian-backed militia in Yemen.
Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
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…
Sánchez’s gamble: This ‘all-in’ election will have international impact Expert comment jon.wallace 5 October 2026 Announcing the election, Sánchez set himself in opposition to President Trump and Javier Milei as well as Spain’s populist right. Much will depend on the prime minister’s ability to rally a fragmented left. The decision by Prime…
Can Gulf Arab countries help break the deadlock over Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Expert comment LToremark 21 September 2026 Gulf Arab states increasingly view Israel as the main obstacle to progress on the peace plan – and may hope for an opening after Israel’s October elections. Almost a year after US President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point peace…
The Houthis’ capture of Mocha has transformed the war in Yemen – and the geopolitics of the Red Sea Expert comment thilton.drupal 14 September 2026 Iran and its allies can now exert pressure on two strategic maritime chokepoints, with global implications. A more coherent international approach to Yemen is needed. The Houthi armed group recently…
Is AI really getting out of control? Expert comment jon.wallace 14 September 2026 Anthropic’s warning should be taken seriously – but not as cover for entrenching US labs or escalating rivalry with Beijing. This weekend current and former employees of US AI laboratories and their leaders issued dire warnings of a near-term apocalypse at the hands of…
The AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt marks a turning point for Germany – but perspective is important Expert comment jon.wallace 7 September 2026 Ulrich Siegmund’s highly successful campaign points to a more durable AfD electorate and flags the tests ahead for Chancellor Merz’s government, the CDU and the federal institutions that have shaped post-war German democracy. …
Can Pakistan’s foreign policy ambitions survive its domestic challenges? Expert comment LToremark 28 August 2026 Pakistan’s plans for geopolitical influence will rest on its ability to resolve internal conflict. After it received international acclaim for its role in brokering the US–Iran deal that brought a temporary halt to the war, Pakistan is…
The Lake Chad Basin: Restoring regional security cooperation 28 September 2026 — 15:00 TO 16:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 7 September 2026 Online Why regional cooperation matters in addressing the convergence of insurgency, displacement, and climate stress. Why regional cooperation matters in addressing the convergence of insurgency, displacement, and climate stress. …
Security and defence conference 2027 3 March 2027 TO 4 March 2027 — 09:00 TO 12:30 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 27 August 2026 Chatham House and Online As defence spending and geopolitical rivalry reshape global security, the Security and Defence Conference 2027 brings together leaders to navigate strategic uncertainty. Chatham House’s 2027 Security and Defence Conference convenes policymakers, military…
Los israelíes votan el martes por primera vez desde el ataque de Hamas de 2023; el primer ministro enfrenta a una oposición que exige responsabilidades, pero que no tiene asegurada una mayoría para desplazarlo
El dólar comercial se disparó y llegó a dispararse un 12%, el mayor salto desde 1999, cuando se adoptó un sistema de tipo de cambio flotante; analistas creen que la moneda local se recuperará tras el shock inicial
Las restricciones al tránsito de buques por el Canal de Panamá podrían modificar rutas, elevar fletes y aumentar los inventarios de seguridad de algunas empresas. Estos son los productos más expuestos en Costa Rica
El CACCO inició operaciones en Costa Rica con 123 reclusos de alta peligrosidad. Conozca quiénes fueron los primeros en ingresar, su capacidad y las medidas de seguridad.
China defiende sus institutos culturales Confucio ante 'demonización' de Estados Unidos tras acusaciones de parte del secretario de Defensa estadounidense de ser 'amenazas para la seguridad nacional'.
Más de 300 militares de Estados Unidos participarán en entrenamientos conjuntos con las Fuerzas Militares de Colombia para combatir el narcotráfico, la minería ilegal y los ataques con drones explosivos.
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.
Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairsFrench children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis.“Today we’re at the negotiating table, we’re able to negotiate with the government,” Pierre…
America’s affordability crisis and corruption are now treated as two sides of the same coin
Andrés Repetto habló en LN+ sobre las claves del triunfo del mandatario brasileño y la controversia por la extensión del horario de votación; diferenció los cuestionamientos de Flavio Bolsonaro de una eventual irregularidad en el sistema de urnas
Tras diez meses exiliada, la premio Nobel de la Paz volvió a Venezuela en una caravana multitudinaria; su partido reclamó participación en las conversaciones para una transición democrática respaldadas por EE.UU.
La presidenta interina de Venezuela acusó a la opositora y Nobel de la Paz María Corina Machado de hacer un “show” con su regreso.
El candidato ultra renuncia a la batalla para anular las elecciones en Brasil poco después de que Trump avalara las denuncias de fraude
La investigación independiente denuncia que continúa el “genocidio” en Gaza pese al alto el fuego, entre otras violaciones del derecho internacional que recogen en un informe publicado en la víspera de elecciones
Protestas masivas, guerras en varios frentes y un juicio por corrupción no han frenado al líder del Likud, que vuelve a aspirar a gobernar Israel convencido de que el país no está a salvo sin él Leer
El despliegue de agentes federales, las amenazas a funcionarios electorales y las demandas contra varios estados alimentan el temor a que la Casa Blanca utilice el aparato del Estado para condicionar los comicios del 3 de noviembre Leer
Brasil y Uruguay se desmarcan del plan de Trump, con una Venezuela que ya no financia la Patria Grande pero sigue siendo un gran interrogante geopolítico Leer
Fue despedido por Trump durante su primer mandato, mientras encabezaba la investigación sobre la presunta injerencia rusa en las elecciones de 2016 Leer
El mandatario estadounidense sembró dudas sobre las elecciones en Brasil, pero sin aportar argumentos concretos.
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
Norwegian officials emphasized that their government does not have any influence over who receives the Peace Prize, after President Trump used crude language to express his frustration.
Chatham House fellow gives evidence at UK parliament committee on global AI governance and risks News release thilton.drupal 21 September 2026 Senior Research Fellow Isabella Wilkinson spoke to the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee at a time when many are calling for greater regulation of AI in the light of emerging risks. Isabella Wilkinson, Senior Research Fellow with Chatham…
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…
Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election; Bolsonaro refuses to accept result: Early analysis from Chatham House experts Expert comment jon.wallace 25 October 2026 What does Lula’s unexpected victory mean for Brazil’s democracy and economy? How will foreign policy develop on the US and China? And what does this mean for the Bolsonaro family and Brazil? Chatham House experts provide insights. …
Water has emerged as a key issue for Arizona voters ahead of US midterms – governments should take note Expert comment LToremark 12 October 2026 The case of Arizona shows that governments must stop treating water as merely an environmental issue. US President Donald Trump may dismiss the threat posed by climate change, but its consequences are…
Brazil’s presidential election is more than just another polarized contest Expert comment jon.wallace 28 September 2026 A Bolsonaro victory would mean Trump-aligned governments dominate South America. The first round of Brazil’s presidential election is scheduled for 4 October, with 13 candidates competing to occupy the Brazilian presidential palace,…
The ‘reverse Kindleberger Trap’: reasons to worry about the next financial crisis Expert comment sfarrell.drupa… 31 August 2026 A US crisis is very likely to be associated with a capital outflow, rather than a capital inflow, with the result that the dollar could weaken substantially against other currencies. A worrying feature of the next big…
El presidente también dijo que el balotaje le dio “una impresión muy mala” y apuntó contra la extensión del horario de votación; legisladores demócratas lo instaron a respetar la voluntad popular
En plena crisis por la mala calidad del agua, Salvador Zamora dejó la Secretaría General de Jalisco tras ser cuestionado por su ausencia.
Un tribunal rechazó la petición de la Casa Blanca para descartar 20.000 votos en California antes de las elecciones. Conozca los detalles del fallo.
El candidato de derecha anunció que demandará a Lula por presunto abuso de poder. Trump cuestionó los resultados, pero no anunció medidas para respaldarlo.
Ante la decisión pendiente sobre el CPTPP, la Cámara de Comercio Exterior pidió acompañar la apertura de mercados con medidas para mejorar la productividad
Informe divulgado por el Comité Judicial de Estados Unidos recopila testimonios de mujeres que acusan directamente a Donald Trump de abusos cometidos junto a Jeffrey Epstein. Lea lo que contiene.
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 secretario de Estado sostiene que la Casa Blanca solo desaconsejó el regreso de la líder opositora en los días posteriores al terremoto
El presidente estadounidense insiste en que evitó tomar partido durante la campaña, aunque favoreció al candidato ultraconservador
La Casa Blanca impulsa, según ‘The Wall Street Journal’, al exmandatario ultra húngaro como sustituto de Guterres. El movimiento, que apuntala el alineamiento de Washington y Moscú, se toparía con un previsible veto europeo
Tras el fallo del Supremo sobre el voto de las minorías, Tennessee dibujó mapas electorales que restan poder a los afroamericanos. Aun así, un joven candidato demócrata de Memphis confía en que ganará en las ‘midterms’
Un alto el fuego local entre Ucrania y Rusia entró en vigor el martes en la madrugada Leer
El presidente estadounidense se reunió el jueves 22 con un grupo de 12 obispos en el Despacho Oval y poco después las imágenes se hicieron públicas sin permiso de los religiosos Leer
"Tiene una pinta terrible. No tomé partido, pero parecen otras elecciones fraudulentas", ha dicho el presidente de EEUU Leer
Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.
Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre say they have briefed Volodymyr Zelenskyy after discussion with Russia’s president about next month’s Abu Dhabi peace talksBut not everyone seems to be particularly convinced by the joint Finnish-Norwegian initiative.Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen told the country’s broadcaster DR that she was “very sceptical” about this “independent initiative by Norway and Finland,” stressing “it…
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Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.
Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.
Brazil’s left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office.
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…
Trump, midterms and the Middle East: What comes next? 13 October 2026 — 16:00 TO 17:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 30 September 2026 Online As the midterms approach, hear from a panel of experts on how domestic politics are shaping US policy in the Middle East. As the midterms approach, hear from leading policymakers and analysts on how domestic politics are shaping US policy in the Middle East. The…
Según The Wall Street Journal, el presidente norteamericano animó al expremier húngaro a presentarse, en un plan que contaría con el visto bueno de Rusia y China; el argentino Grossi es uno de los principales postulantes
La reelección de Lula da Silva en Brasil provocó una fuerte reacción de Donald Trump, quien puso en duda los resultados electorales y cuestionó la derrota de Flávio Bolsonaro.
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.