NATO chief says alliance to be less reliant on single ally
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells reporters the alliance is on a stronger path while gradually reducing reliance on a single ally, the US, as foreign ministers gathered for a summit…
Germany says preparing to participate in mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul tells reporters that Germany is preparing to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz under a UK-led mission, though he added that he did not…
Recommendations for Strengthening the Quad’s Strategic Architecture in 2026
As the 2026 Quad Leaders’ Summit convenes in India, the grouping stands at a decisive inflection point. What began two decades ago as a modest humanitarian response has matured into…
ASEAN and APEC Exchange Views on Strengthening Economic Resilience
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a pull-aside meeting with the Executive Director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, on the sidelines of the…
Baerbock Meets Colombia’s Vice President Ahead of Bogotá’s UNSC Presidency
Today, I met H.E. Ms. Francia Helena Márquez Mina, Vice-President of Colombia, to discuss the importance of upholding the UN Charter, inclusive dialogue, understanding and advancing equality and justice worldwide,…
China and Europe Redraw the Global Map of Scientific Power
The global competition for scientific talent is quietly becoming one of the defining geopolitical battles of the twenty first century. For decades, the United States stood at the unquestioned centre…
Putin’s Nuclear Exercises Are About More Than Ukraine
Russia’s latest nuclear exercises are not merely military drills. They are political theatre, strategic messaging and psychological warfare combined into one carefully calibrated operation designed to remind NATO that the…
Rubio says tolls in Strait of Hormuz would make US-Iran deal unfeasible
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal between Washington and Tehran would be unfeasible if Iran moves forward with a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.
US strengthens Greenland presence with new consulate
The U.S. will open a new consulate in Nuuk on Thursday, deepening its presence on the island as the White House sharpens its focus on the Arctic. – The inauguration…
Germany Calls for Stronger European Role Within NATO Ahead of Helsingborg Meeting
In The Hague last year, we laid the groundwork for a strong NATO 3.0: We want a bigger role for Europe, more robust deterrence, and more intensive armaments cooperation to…