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What are the different ways the international community could respond to the protests in Iran?
Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout
How might changes in US defense strategy affect Taiwan's security and its relationship with the US?
Taiwan’s absence from the United States’ newly released 2026 National Defence Strategy has fuelled fresh debate on the island over whether Washington is deliberately sidestepping the island as it prioritises bigger interests with Beijing. The omission is in sharp contrast with earlier editions of the Pentagon’s quadrennial flagship strategy, which had explicitly referred to Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan and pledged support for the island’s asymmetric defence. The 2022 iteration mentioned the
What should happen in Venezuela after Maduro's time as leader?
In addition to meeting with the United States' top diplomat in her country, Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez made several key appointments to her presidential cabinet
What are the potential implications of India's approach to China for regional stability and international relations?
On a frozen Himalayan ridgeline, Indian and Chinese troops still stare at each other through rifle sights. Thousands of miles away, Indian factories hum along on Chinese parts. Few rivalries in the world look this schizophrenic — or have lasted this long without snapping.India’s approach to China tests whether asymmetric interdependence gives countries strategic options that more deeply integrated economies lack. India’s import-based exposure with minimal corporate presence in China enables strategies prohibitively costly for other countries, whose firms are embedded in Chinese production networks.India has shifted from its longstanding policy of separating economic and security issues with China to The post The Indispensable Adversary: India’s Approach to China appeared first on War on the Rocks
How can India create a health system that works for everyone?
The Lancet Commission on a Citizen-Centred Health System for India presents a timely and comprehensive assessment of India's health system.1 Although noting India's progress in reducing infant and maternal mortality and increasing life expectancy, the report also highlights persistent gaps in health-care delivery, and identifies that the main challenges are fragmented governance, poorly coordinated delivery, and a system organised around facilities rather than patients. The Commission's equal emphasis on equity and efficiency is also crucial
What are the possible outcomes of continued talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia for global peace and security?
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he had "productive and constructive meetings" with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic adviser and special envoy, in Florida. The talks came a day before a scheduled meeting in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators amid the Trump administration's drive to end the Ukraine war
What should be done to protect civilians from attacks in conflict zones like Ukraine?
Scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this weekend have been delayed to Wednesday as frequent strikes on Ukrainian soil continue
How can clean energy impact economic growth and job opportunities in our community?
Solar power, electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean-energy technologies drove more than a third of. The post Analysis: Clean energy drove more than a third of China’s GDP growth in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief
What steps should communities take to support victims of abuse and prevent future incidents?
French authorities have revealed the identity of a 79-year-old man accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 minors over five decades
How can we improve universal health coverage while addressing financial challenges?
Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. A matter of human rights and equity, UHC also underpins inclusive and sustainable economic growth by supporting a healthy and productive workforce, and contributes to better education, poverty eradication, stronger social protection, and equality for all—critical foundations for human development. Japan's achievement of UHC in 1961, which contributed to social stability and rapid economic growth, shows the importance of promoting UHC at an early stage of economic development
How should countries respond to increased attacks on transport routes in Ukraine?
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia is focusing on attacking "primarily railway infrastructure." Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine will continue in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. DW has more