Publications
Military advantage must be balanced against the risk of civilian casualties, even when vital interests are at stake, says Professor Marc Weller.
Middle East
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), has set the path for his succession with a new decree that could see one of his loyalists replace him in an interim period.
Myanmar
An ethnic minority army that is part of formidable rebel alliance fighting Myanmar’s ruling military has announced its willingness to hold talks with the junta after a year-long battle along the Myanmar-China border.
Ukraine
Russia opposes simply freezing the conflict in Ukraine because Moscow needs a “solid and long-term peace” that resolves the core reasons for the crisis, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence chief said on Tuesday.
Libya
16 November marked an important day in Libya as it managed to, successfully, organise elections in 58 municipalities across the huge country despite all difficulties facing such a big operation.
Middle East
The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council demanding an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian territory continues.
Middle East
The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro produced a joint declaration Monday that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing both ongoing major wars.
Ukraine
Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January.
Middle East
Efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified, with Lebanon’s government expected to respond to a draft deal presented by the US, amid an escalation of Israel’s air attacks across the country.