Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-03-20

Ghost ships and hidden cargo: Russia's secret arms pipeline to Libya

European concern is growing over Moscow's influence in Libya, which some say is part of a wider Russian strategy to project power in the Mediterranean and several African countries.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-03-19

China's grip on African ports deepens, raising red flags on military aims

Beijing has gained control of 78 ports in 32 African countries, a move that may ultimately help bolster its naval presence on the continent, researchers warn.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-03-12

'Backdoor' access: Russian weapons-linked lab still active at CERN despite ban

Through this access, Moscow is able to remain aware of nuclear scientific advancements and potentially tap this information for military use, observers warn.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-03-10

Russia's hybrid war escalates as GRU sabotage agents enter Europe

The Kremlin's hybrid warfare strategy involves a combination of military, cyber and covert operations designed to destabilize nations, create confusion and advance Russian geopolitical interests.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-02-19

Foreign spies targeting Australia's nuclear submarine program, intelligence chief warns

Foreign intelligence services are likely to focus on interference to undermine support for Australia's pact with the UK and US and potentially sabotage if regional tensions escalate, according to officials.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-02-13

Fighting blocks IAEA access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine accused Russia of blocking the International Atomic Energy Agency's staff rotation at the power plant, escalating tensions over nuclear safety amid the ongoing conflict.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-01-28

China's missile material shipment to Iran fans tensions over Tehran's nuclear aims

Iran is increasingly reliant on Beijing after its missile program was pummeled by Israeli strikes late last year.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-01-22

Iran speeding towards weapons grade uranium, says IAEA head

Iran's nuclear program has grown 'dramatically' in terms of capabilities, facilities and inventory of nuclear material, says UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-01-14

North Korea test-fires short-range ballistic missiles in latest provocation

The launches come a week after North Korea launched what it called a new hypersonic missile.

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

Global Issues 2025-01-06

North Korea fires ballistic missile amid more warnings of Russian cooperation

Moscow intends to share advanced space and satellite technology with Pyongyang, US officials warn.