Tracking the World, One Axis at a Time
Quick, focused insights into global power shifts, military affairs, and unfolding international events.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Saturday, with the leaders discussing the need for bolstered security in the Arctic. – The leaders…
Russia and the United States are returning to a normal state of affairs and are in dialogue on the so-called “irritants. – “Along with the focusing at the expert level…
The Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine concluded on January 24, with no continuation scheduled for the same day. – Delegations began departing following the end of the discussions. – No…
The Syrian government and Kurdish forces have agreed to extend a ceasefire set to expire Saturday, as part of a broader deal on the future of Kurd-majority areas. – On…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to receive US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner in Jerusalem late on January 24 to discuss phase two of the…
The British government has indefinitely postponed debate on a bill enshrining into law the UK’s cession of the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. – The move comes…
America’s NATO allies slammed U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that allied forces stayed “a little off the front lines” in the war in Afghanistan. – “We’ve never needed them ……
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure facilities. – Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukraine on Saturday night, launching a…
Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, met with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during her visit to Kabul. – The two discussed coordination and engagement between the Islamic Emirate…
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to tackle the vital issue of territory, with no sign of a compromise. – Kyiv is under mounting U.S. pressure…