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Why NATO’s 5% ‘defence budget’ aim seems farfetched
NATO’s new defence spending target has sparked debate across member states, prompting questions about its long-term viability and potential impact on domestic priorities. Last week, all 32 member states, representatives of the European Union, and even President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in The Hague for the NATO summit. This year saw the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and pressure from Russia and China. As a...
Is Iran about to disrupt the global oil and gas industry?
With tensions in the Middle East reaching boiling point, Iran intends to escalate the situation globally by taking steps to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime point for oil trade. Just days ago, the United States decided to dip its feet into the currently disordered Middle East by organising strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Their aim, similar to that of their ally, Israel, was to...
Why is the US playing chief mediator in the Middle East over the UN?
With tensions escalating in the Middle East, President Donald Trump’s active role in brokering ceasefires and influencing regional affairs has sparked global debate over why his presence appears more crucial to peace than that of the UN. Every year, the G7 meeting brings together seven countries and the European Union. In this forum, they address and coordinate responses to the most pressing global issues, something that 2025 has been...
Unpacking Iran’s nuclear program amidst Israel’s strikes
Israel’s recent military strikes have once again brought global attention to Iran’s nuclear program, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalation. Israel has constantly found itself in the middle of the most heated conflicts in the Middle East. Adding to this roster is the recent strikes it initiated against Iran. Shocking the world, the first strike occurred on June 13th in a surprise offensive, code-named Operation...
Trump shuts US border to 12 countries in sweeping immigration ban
Following the recent attack in Colorado, Trump has banned 12 countries from entering the US citing terrorist activity and strengthening national security. In yet another effort to limit immigration to the US, President Donald Trump banned 12 countries from entering the nation. This isn’t the first time he’s attempted such bans; in fact, this recent order is an expansion from another he implemented during his first term. In 2017, Trump barred...
US renaming Harvey Milk navy ship causes LGBTQ+ outrage
The order to rename a Navy ship honouring gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk has sparked outrage, underscoring political tensions over LGBTQ+ representation during Pride Month. It’s only been six months since the Trump Administration took office, and we’ve witnessed an endless list of contentious decisions. Just a few days ago, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order for the renaming of multiple Navy ships. One of those ships was...
US opts out of signing landmark pandemic agreement
In a pivotal moment for global health cooperation, the US has chosen not to sign the world’s first international pandemic agreement, distancing itself from the future of pandemic preparedness. The COVID-19 pandemic tested the world in circumstances that were never before seen. From governments, to the public, the crisis exposed vulnerabilities and resilience across health, economic, and social systems on a global scale. Nations with robust social safety nets and responsive...
Subglacial groundwater in Antarctica may accelerate sea level rise
Scientists recently uncovered a vast hidden groundwater system beneath Antarctica’s ice that could potentially change how we understand and predict rising sea levels. For a long time, experts around the world hypothesised the possible existence of deep groundwater beneath the ice sheet. However, there was no direct evidence or detailed mapping to confirm this. The Antarctic hydrological system was known to include shallow lakes, rivers, and waterlogged sediments beneath the ice,...
Why Portugal chastised France over major blackout
Last month's blackout in Spain and Portugal highlights a crucial yet a vital link to France - one that impacts not only Iberian energy security but also the EU’s. Portugal is pushing France to improve its power grid. The Iberian Peninsula was plunged into darkness last month as a major blackout struck the region, impacting Portugal, Spain, and certain areas of southwestern France. The event started with a failure at a...
US and China agree to slash tariffs amid ongoing trade war
In talks held earlier this week in Geneva, representatives from both nations came together to reach a deal involving a 90-day window with tariff reductions. When President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of major tariffs on April 2nd, global financial markets took a turn for the worse. On this particular day, which he referred to as “Liberation Day,” he declared a national emergency based on what he described...
