Immense public frustration boosted the Argentine candidate, just as it did with Trump, Bolsonaro, Meloni or the Brexit campaigners. However, differences lie in the root causes of the anger and in the approaches of the leaders
The support of the United States and the ineffectiveness of the United Nations when there is no consensus among its members are the main factors that allow Israel to act against the political will of the international community
The technological revolution and the shift in global relations are key factors in the destabilization of the planet. Our times are marked by new, devastating wars and dangerous power struggles
Warning signs abound on several fronts: an invasion of Gaza, violence in the West Bank, a Hezbollah attack, U.S. regional involvement, Islamic terrorism and Islamophobia
Hamas’s urban guerrilla tactics, Hezbollah’s vast arsenal and Iran’s shadow backing challenge Israel’s military superiority in the region
The former oligarch and Putin’s major opponent believes that the only realistic chance is to take advantage of a rift in the regime
An era of instability, with changes in the attitudes of large and medium powers, seems to have encouraged turbulence, and the Union is not well prepared to face them
The celebration of the author’s centenary reveals the enormous literary and intellectual stature of a man who always knew how to say ‘no’ when it came to the big red lines
The conflict threatens wider consequences such as the cooling of the Israeli-Saudi dialogue, new tensions between the West and Iran, and accusations of double standards leveled at Israel’s supporters
The South Asian giant is striving to capitalize on its geopolitical position and huge domestic market to establish itself as a manufacturing heavyweight. The city of Bangalore exemplifies its potential and its remaining challenges
Today’s geopolitical relations are marked by demands for a change to the world order, historical revisionism and reproaches against the West
The Indian prime minister touts economic and geopolitical successes, over which looms a dark shadow of democratic decline and sectarian confrontation
New Delhi seeks to become a reference for the Global South as it gets closer to Washington. But tension with China will complicate a consensus this weekend
The head of state broke tradition by using the place name promoted by Hindu nationalists in an invite in English
The influence of extremist parties on traditional conservatives is tangible and poses clear risks for the erosion of rights and the European project
The Alliance has launched a study to assess potential risks from North Africa, the Sahel and Middle East, but the area was left out of regional plans approved at Vilnius summit
The leaders of Japan, Australia, South Korea and New Zealand took part in the Vilnius summit, but the Allies disagree on how far the organization should be involved in that region
In a communiqué, the Allies say defense spending will be ‘at least’ 2% of GDP and announce further investigation into emerging threats in the southern flank
Zelenskiy charges that the allies’ agreement is undefined and warns it could benefit Russia
The initiative, which is supported by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, involves a commitment to continue to supply Kyiv with weapons, but does not set down a concrete timetable for the country’s accession into the Alliance, which is still a source of division
Lithuania has pulled out all the stops to offer security to around 40 state and government leaders who are meeting in extraordinary geopolitical circumstances
The Allies will meet in Lithuania in a bid to send the Kremlin a resounding messages of unity and strength
The failed rebellion of Wagner’s mercenaries has shown the cracks in the Russian leader’s power. In addition to the war in Ukraine, the president faces international pressure, faltering domestic support and a bleak economic outlook
The meeting of heads of intelligence agencies held in Singapore symbolizes the attempt to keep the multilateral framework alive in an increasingly conflict-ridden world
According to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the world’s third-largest economy is on the brink of social dysfunction, which has been brought about by a rapidly-aging population. The stories and opinions of members of the younger generations reveal the challenges that lay ahead for a very conservative society
The global tug-of-war is measured in nanometers. Economic and military might increasingly depend on high-end semiconductors, 90% of which are produced in Taiwan. The U.S., China and the EU are making moves to avoid losing the battle
The Japanese prime minister – who hosted this year’s G-7 summit in Hiroshima – came to power as a moderate reformer. But now, after less than two years in power, he’s overseeing significant shifts in his country’s economy, foreign policy and national defense