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How should governments respond to rising tensions in the Middle East to ensure safety and stability for everyone?

Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from record finishes last week. Oil prices climbed, with the benchmark international contract Brent crude for July delivery jumping more than five percent, after a drone strike caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, authorities said Monday

What are the possible effects of Israel's military actions in southern Lebanon on peace and safety in the region?

Israeli army says its forces are targeting key locations in southern Lebanon, aiming to expand forward defence zones

What are the reasons countries might choose to allow or deny military use of their bases by other nations?

Italian press reports that the government has refuse to authorise US to land bombers at a base in Sicily

How can countries work together to ensure essential supplies are reliable during crises?

The agreement commits both countries not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on food, fuel, healthcare and other critical goods

How do you think Trump's message about defense affects Europe's role in NATO?

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a further sign of his discontent with European allies, the U.S. announced on Friday plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

How should the US approach its support for Ukraine to address reliability concerns while promoting European security?

An explicit commitment that Washington would backstop Kyiv was scrapped in the leaders' final joint statement

What are the potential impacts of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on national security and civilian life?

On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, authorizing approximately $900 billion in spending. The expansive bill covers many topics, including lifting sanctions on Syria, approving important but relatively small amounts of funding to help Ukraine, reforming defense acquisition, and directing policy on a wide range of military issues. We asked four experts to identify and assess a key measure in the act and its implications for U.S. defense and national security.Read more below.Matt Vallone President of Next Frontier IntelligenceThe NDAA flips multi-year procurement from exception to default — a change The post Key Elements of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act appeared first on War on the Rocks

What are the possible effects of conflicts like this on peace and safety in the region?

An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, with the national railway company announcing shrapnel impact disrupted train services. Authorities reported that falling munitions had hit multiple sites in central Israel in the overnight barrage that triggered air raid sirens across the area, after another day of heavy Israeli bombardments in Iran and Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem

What should be done to prevent worsening conditions in Iran if conflict resumes?

What should be done to address the violence between Israel and Lebanon to promote peace and safety for everyone?

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire

What are the possible effects of the Ukraine-Russia war on military events and national pride in both countries?

Russia was mocked by Ukraine in 2024 for displaying a lone tank in Red Square

How should countries respond to violence against their peacekeepers in international missions?

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack Saturday on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that appeared to have been carried out by Hezbollah, French President Emmanuel Macron said, an accusation the group has denied. The attack follows an agreement between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday for a 10-day ceasefire to negotiate an end to six weeks of fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," Macron said on X, urging Lebanese authorities to arrest the perpetrators