Tracking the World, One Axis at a Time
Quick, focused insights into global power shifts, military affairs, and unfolding international events.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied that Tehran plans to execute antigovernment protestors, after United States President Donald Trump said he had received assurances that killings of demonstrators in…
– Cyprus has expressed scepticism about the idea of appointing a special European envoy to re-launch dialogue with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. –…
Lebanon said Wednesday that a conference in support of the country’s army as it seeks to disarm militant group Hezbollah would take place in Paris on March 5. – The…
Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza’s future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. – Israel and Hamas…
Tehran has warned neighbouring countries hosting U.S. troops that it would retaliate against American bases if Washington carries out threats to intervene in protests in Iran. – Some personnel had…
US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the American leader, are reportedly planning a forthcoming visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. –…
Paris has not yet started to organize contacts between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but such contacts cannot be ruled out in the future. –…
Britain and France are likely to drop their plan to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire unless they have US backing. – Russia has warned that any Western…
The international stabilization force in Gaza is a “temporary measure” and a two-state solution remains the end-goal, Indonesia’s foreign minister Sugiono said on Wednesday.
Iran’s government on Tuesday accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention, after US President Donald Trump threatened “strong action” over the deadly crackdown on…