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Hegseth’s announcement of a review follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance known as the Nato Force Model (NFM).

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has severely criticised some of America’s Nato allies, while announcing a six-month review of the presence of US forces in Europe.

Frustrated by Israel’s continuing military operations in southern Lebanon, Trump reportedly accused the Israeli leader of acting irresponsibly and undermining efforts to secure a broader regional settlement with Iran.

Has Netanyahu Become a Liability for Trump?

By: Rajnish Singh | Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Bibi-Trump bromance may not be over, but after the US-Iran peace deal and Trump’s unusually public criticism of Israel at the G7, the relationship is showing new cracks.

At the same time, the YES Forum’s awareness, education, mentoring, and career networking initiatives engage students from the first grade of primary school through to university graduates. Through the book Towards the Sea, which serves as a key educational tool within the Maritime Studies curriculum, thousands of children across Greece have been introduced to the nation’s maritime heritage and the modern career opportunities offered by the shipping industry,

From First Grade to the First Job: 10 Years of Youth Day at Posidonia

By: EBR | Friday, June 12, 2026

With more than 1,000 participants, the 10th Youth Day at Posidonia took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, as part of the YES to Shipping Forum 2026

Democrats had refused to support funding earlier this year for ICE or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two deadly shootings in Minnesota involving federal immigration officers, leading to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies

By: BBC News | Monday, June 8, 2026

The US Senate has approved more than $70bn (£52bn) in funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration agencies.

Europeans should not shy away from naming things explicitly in their statements and marrying those statements with action. Otherwise, they are taking themselves off the global chessboard.

In the Middle East, Europeans Bow Down to the United States

By: Carnegie - Strategic Europe | Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Europe seems to have accepted its sidelining in the Middle East. The EU must reassert its support for the international rules-based order and step up engagement.

In an astonishing move for a nation that for centuries has prided itself with good reason to have a clear grasp of its economic self-interest in international affairs, Britain swapped free access to the mightiest trading block in the world for relative isolation.

The 2029 British General Election Will Be Fought Over Europe

By: The Globalist | Wednesday, May 27, 2026

It is high time for a bold prediction.

Since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US’s European allies have urged Washington to remain committed to their defence.

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

By: BBC News | Tuesday, May 26, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has tried to reassure allies over US decisions on troop deployments in Europe.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has become increasingly dependent on Chinese components for its war machine. A recent Bloomberg report found that Russia was importing more than 90% of its sanctioned technology from China, a 10% increase on the previous year.

What really holds China and Russia together

By: BBC News | Wednesday, May 20, 2026

While some in Washington may have been hoping that Trump could wean Beijing off Moscow, such hopes appear little more than wishful thinking.

According to remarks published by Chinese state media, President Xi said last week the Taiwan question was the “most important issue in China-US relations”.

Taiwan reaffirms its sovereignty amid "escalating military threat"

By: Martin Banks | Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Taiwan has hit out at what it calls an “escalating military threat” posed by its neighbour China.

Taiwan has established a comprehensive governance framework to advance the development of clinical AI. Nineteen national medical AI centers have been established, covering responsible governance, clinical validation, and impact evaluation, ensuring that AI is safe and reliable across the entire process from development to application.

Digital-Driven Healthcare Transformation: A New Chapter of Holistic Care in Taiwan

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and healthcare workforce shortages, digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional but essential.

Yet the truth is that Starmer’s crisis is not rooted in one bad election night. It is the culmination of a long-running pattern: policy U-turns, strategic caution and a leadership style that often appears more reactive than visionary.

Keir Starmer on the Ropes: Local Election Backlash Sparks Labour Civil War

By: Rajnish Singh | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Nigel Farage’s Reform capitalises on voter anger while Zack Polanski’s Greens peel off Labour’s left-wing base, triggering open calls for Starmer to quit.

Chinese officials are pushing for the US to change its language around the self-governing island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory and has threatened to take by force.

The Trump-Xi ‘grand bargain’ that strikes fear into Taiwan

By: The Telegraph | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Taipei braces for possible shift in Washington’s stance ahead of Beijing summit between US president and Chinese counterpart

Merz made no mention of Trump’s comments during a visit to German soldiers in northern Germany on Thursday, although he went out of his way to stress the importance of the Nato defensive alliance and "transatlantic solidarity".

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies

By: BBC News | Monday, May 4, 2026

The US is "studying and reviewing" whether to reduce the thousands of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump has announced via social media.

Spain has refused to allow the use of air bases on its territory for attacks on Iran. The US has two military bases in Spain, Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base.

Nato says ’no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

By: BBC News | Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Nato says there is no provision for member states to be suspended or expelled from the military alliance after a report said the US could seek to suspend Spain over its Iran war stance.

Mr Magyar, a former Orbán ally, hailed it as the largest turnout since the first elections after the fall of communism in 1990 and said he had won the largest mandate in Hungary’s democratic history.

Orban ousted in Hungarian election landslide

By: The Telegraph | Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Victorious Peter Magyar, of centre-Right Tisza party, expected to pursue closer relations with EU and Nato

Macron has long advocated for European allies to build more conventional capabilities to better defend themselves and rely less on the United States. There has certainly been some measure of self-interest in expanding the market share of the French weapons industry, but that in itself isn’t a bad element.

On NATO, Trump Should Embrace France Instead of Bashing It

By: Carnegie - Strategic Europe | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Donald Trump’s repudiation of NATO goes against the Make America Great Again vision of a U.S.-centered foreign policy. If the goal is to preserve the alliance by boosting Europe’s commitments, leaning into France’s vision is the most America First way forward.

What makes Pakistan’s diplomatic success particularly striking is that it comes amid its own reckless regional behaviour. Even as it mediates between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan has escalated its military campaign in Afghanistan, including strikes that reportedly killed hundreds at a drug rehabilitation hospital.

Why Pakistan Has Become the Iran War’s Key Mediator – and India Has Not

By: Rajnish Singh | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Despite denouncing US-Israeli strikes, Islamabad has emerged as Washington’s preferred backchannel to Tehran — while India’s low-key role raises fresh questions about its diplomatic weight.

Because of the U.S.’s traditionally predominant role in economic, military and regulatory affairs, an authoritarian drift in Washington – against which the provisions of the U.S. Constitution evidently prove powerless – has immediate international consequences.

The U.S. Constitution as a Global Security Risk

By: The Globalist | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The combination of an inflexible U.S. constitutional structure and a shift to hyper‑presidentialism create big risks for the wider democratic world.

What’s needed is a revolution in the EU mindset. The last quarter-century of largely introspective policymaking has pushed external affairs to the edges. Yes, there’s the European External Action Service (EEAS) – the EU’s ‘diplomatic service’ – but it’s a Potemkin village that’s impressive yet illusory. Proof of the pudding is the EU’s lack of strategic policy stances on key questions.

Saying ’No’ to Trump must trigger tougher EU policies

By: Giles Merritt | Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Giles Merritt urges EU leaders to learn from their muddled Iran responses and adopt more proactive, and even pre-emptive, common external policies.

The war in Iran is influencing global politics well beyond the battlefield. It has reignited Europe’s energy concerns, exposed NATO and EU divisions, complicated Ukraine’s position, challenged India’s diplomacy and compelled militaries to confront the rise of asymmetric tactics threats. Of course, if the war continues for a longer period, the EU will quickly have to brace itself for the possible refugee implications.

Iran War Exposes Fault Lines in Global Politics

By: Rajnish Singh | Wednesday, March 18, 2026

From energy shocks to NATO strains, the conflict is redrawing strategic priorities far beyond the Middle East.

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