Media Narratives: Information Warfare Continues Alongside Physical Combat Operations
Competing narratives about the conflict affect international public opinion and political support. Russian and Ukrainian information campaigns seek to shape perceptions about responsibility, progress,...
Trump G20 Decision Creates Uncertainty for South Africa Relations
President Trump's Friday decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami has created significant uncertainty about future bilateral relations. The...
Moscow Signals Openness but Maintains Hardline Territorial Stance
Vladimir Putin's conditional response to Donald Trump's Ukraine peace initiative has highlighted both potential pathways forward and significant obstacles to achieving a settlement. The...
Youth Exchange Programs Represent Lost Investment in Future Relations
The current crisis threatens youth exchange programs between Japan and China that represent investments in future bilateral relations through educational experiences, language learning, and...
Starmer Stands Firm as Leadership Rumours Put Spotlight on Burnham
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has attempted to remove doubt about his leadership, defending Andy Burnham and urging Labour MPs not to engage in speculation.
Burnham...
Boeing Adds 37 Central Asian Jets to Order Book as Industry Watches China Talks
Boeing's order book grew by 37 airplanes this week, following a new set of agreements with three Central Asian nations. The deal, announced by...