Global Outlook

The Pacific island nations united front is now under strain as some Pacific nations pursue a controversial new industry – deep-sea mining.

As regional dialogue about an ‘Ocean of Peace’ concept advances, a dedicated Pacific Peace Index might provide additional form to an evolving political dialogue amongst Pacific Islands Forum member states

While past exclusions of entry to the US targeted individuals, the revoking of visas—directed at an entire visiting leadership delegation from the PA and PLO—is without precedent in UN history.

Instead of investing in weapons of mass destruction, making EU defence more efficient should be the priority as well as integrating Russia into a larger collective security organization.

What key factors are behind the increasing support for Shigeru Ishiba's administration in Japan after a crushing defeat in the July House of Councillors election?

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence-enabled drone technology significantly enhance nuclear weapon delivery, precision targeting, and deterrence capabilities. However, the proliferation of autonomous drone systems also introduces critical strategic and ethical challenges. To ensure global stability, we must create robust international frameworks