Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah
May 08, 2024 11:07 am UTC| Insights & Views
Israel entered Rafah, a city that marks Gazas southern border crossing with Egypt, on May 7, 2024, launching a military offensive that the U.S. and others have cautioned Israel not to pursue. President Joe Biden warned...
Iran is gaining credibility in the Muslim world and feeling emboldened
May 08, 2024 11:06 am UTC| Insights & Views
Irans leadership has been a direct beneficiary of the months-long war in Gaza. With every missile that Israel fires on Gaza, every US veto of a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, and every arrest of an anti-war...
Gaza war: as ceasefire talks break down the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate
May 08, 2024 11:05 am UTC| Insights & Views
As Gaza ceasefire talks hang in the balance, Israel has launched its assault on Rafah in the south of the strip, despite the remaining presence of nearly a million Palestinian civilians in the city. The Israel Defense...
Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day
May 05, 2024 10:11 am UTC| Technology Politics
Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region. But this is under growing threat. In recent years, China has used a variety of grey zone tactics to pressure...
Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship
Apr 30, 2024 02:32 am UTC| Insights & Views
April 2024 proved to be a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy. The month saw a state visit to the U.S. by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that included a White House sit-down with President Joe Biden on April 10. The...
Ukraine war: Putin’s plan to fire up Zaporizhzhia power plant risks massive nuclear disaster
Apr 25, 2024 06:42 am UTC| Insights & Views
Recent reports of a series of drone strikes on Ukraines Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) have demonstrated the serious safety and security concerns at Europes largest nuclear power station. It has not been confirmed...
Apr 25, 2024 06:01 am UTC| Insights & Views
Russias invasion of Ukraine has put the countrys nuclear facilities at considerable risk. For example, on April 7 a drone attacked Ukraines Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. This attack on the largest nuclear power plant...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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