The Naval Blockade of Iran and its Role in the Hormuz Saga
The ceasefire agreed by the United States (U.S.) and Iran on April 8th signalled a productive effort in halting suffering in the Middle East. While
The ceasefire agreed by the United States (U.S.) and Iran on April 8th signalled a productive effort in halting suffering in the Middle East. While
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences
The four-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine passed this week on Tuesday, 24th February 2026. As Russia and Ukraine enter the fifth year
The second round of indirect talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran occurred on Tuesday, February 17th, in an effort to reach a nuclear deal that
Following two years of devastation and conflict in the Gaza Strip, a US-led ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 10th. Since this date, there
It has become a reoccurring global ritual: a violent attack against a political figure. Followed by calls for change, condemnations from public figures, social media
NCF Research Officer Klara Ismail details the recent successes of Zohran Mamdani, New York’s Democratic candidate for Mayor. The article considers Mamdani’s sharp rise to
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NCF Research Officer Hannah Little, analyses the US stance on Taiwan after remarks by the Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue, and