The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-23

Why global politics is far from static

The narrative of a drifting West clinging to outdated institutions ignores the adaptability and resilience of democratic systems.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-22

The world can't accept North Korea's nuclear normalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping's warm reception of North Korea's leader in Beijing, coupled with the omission of denuclearization from their summit's official statements, suggests a quiet but significant shift in China's approach.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-19

Human rights in North Korea deteriorated in last decade, UN finds

A report points to an increase in the use of the death penalty and major steps backward in freedom of expression as well as access to information.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-18

China's digital censorship is spreading, report finds

The spread of Geedge Networks' systems is a reminder of the global reach of China's digital authoritarianism.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-17

Chinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta

After turning its back on former colonial ruler France and the West more broadly, the junta has sought closer ties with China, as well as Russia and Turkey.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-09

UN committee alarmed by 'experiments on disabled' in North Korea

The panel voiced concern about reports of women with disabilities being subjected to forced sterilization and forced abortion.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-09-05

G20 summit comes to Africa, a historic first

This year's summit in Johannesburg offers a unique opportunity for countries to unite in the face of shared challenges.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-08-27

China's illicit gold push reshapes global mining, fuels environmental destruction: report

Gold-rich nations accuse China of enabling resource theft and ignoring requests to help crack down on syndicates, an investigation by the newspaper found.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-08-26

Taiwan's peace and stability are critical for the region

While China's military buildup and Taiwan's preparations dominate headlines, the focus must shift to preventing conflict.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Global Issues 2025-08-25

China's triangular diplomacy: Expanding influence through multilateralism

China is turning to multilateral cooperation frameworks to expand its diplomatic and regional influence.