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Monday (May 26th): Trump’s Après-threat Delays

Name? Donald J. Trump Westphalian identity? U.S. American Age? 78 Why is he in the news? The last Daily Update …

Thursday (December 1st): Maduro puts all cards on the table

Name? Nicolás Maduro Moros Westphalian identity? Venezuelan Age? 60 Why is he in the news? Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro announced …

Wednesday (November 30th): Yoon’s kind reminders in Kadiz

대한민국 대통령실 / (CC BY-SA 3.0) Name? Yoon Suk Yeol Westphalian identity? South Korean Age? 61 Why is he in …

Tuesday (November 29th): Henry calls for military intervention

Voice of America Name? Ariel Henry Westphalian identity? Haitian Age? 73 Why is he in the news? The interim President …

Hidalgo Faces Difficulties Aligning Climate Action and Social Justice Goals, Making Her Policy Mild

Anne Hidalgo uses ZFEs as a tool to make Paris a leading city in climate action with mitigated success.  Hidalgo’s …

Sheinbaum’s HOT public transport reforms set a high (handle)bar for climate leadership as president

Preceding her election as Mexico’s president in October, Claudia Sheinbaum acted as the mayor of Mexico City and implemented a …

Petro’s MILD Labour Reform Win Despite Months of Rejection

Despite two congressional rejections, and a failed proposed referendum, the eventual approval of Petro’s labour reform marks a major political …

Ahmed Diriye’s HOT Command Forges Al-Shabaab’s Enduring Grip on Somalia

Ahmed Diriye has led Al-Shabaab since 2014, maintaining its strength through territorial control, coercive recruitment, and an estimated $100 million …

The colliding but asymmetrical interests of Erdoğan and al-Sharaa to reunite Syria

Erdoğan and al-Sharaa align to stabilize Syria, easing refugee pressure on Türkiye and legitimizing Damascus’ transitional authority. Erdoğan’s request to …

Hostilities between Tshisekedi and Makenga: the battle for DRC

Sultani Makenga’s M23 movement seeks political recognition and territorial control, utilising state weakness and Tutsi marginalization. President Tshisekedi aims to …

Pashinyan and Putin: Frenemies at a Crossroads as Armenia Exits CSTO Over Moscow’s Security Shortfall

Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to freeze Armenia’s participation in the CSTO reflects a deterioration of ties between Armenia and Russia Whilst …

Putin and Kim Jong-un’s CAMARADERIE leads to Mutual Defence Pact

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un’s mutually beneficial relationship has paved the way for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement. Alongside economic …

Putin’s Other Front: Navalny’s Death and the Opposition’s Death Row

Vladimir Putin has significantly ramped up his crackdown on opposition figures, exemplified by the arrest and death of Alexei Navalny …

Lithium: The ‘White Gold’ Rush in Latin America

With the rise of renewables, Latin American lithium is increasingly important. The resource could boost regional cooperation, given the right …

How Realistic is a European ‘Scramble for African Energy’?

A great policy shift has been speculated since the invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders seek to diversify the energy …

Putin’s grand plans for the Arctic region

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been investing in energy and infrastructure projects as well as strengthening Russia’s military presence in …

Anne Hidalgo’s Environmental Stake

The Mayor of the City of Paris, FranceAnne Hidalgo The 2010s were a decade of climate change accountability, showcasing the …

Anne Hidalgo’s Defining Climate Moment

The Mayor of the City of Paris, FranceAnne Hidalgo During the COP21, Anne Hidalgo came to a defining moment in …

Anne Hidalgo’s Climate Change Solutions

The Mayor of the City of Paris, FranceAnne Hidalgo In the spirit of her leadership during COP21 and the Climate …

Anne Hidalgo’s Implementation of Climate Solutions

The Mayor of the City of Paris, FranceAnne Hidalgo Zone à Faible Émission Since the first stages of their implementation …