Russia is weaponising winter in Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure to cripple civilian life. As blackouts spread and nuclear risks rise, the war increasingly threatens Europe’s broader security and stability.
Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Tajikistan, attention turns to the country’s growing role in global water governance and its climate vulnerability, glacier melt, and vital hydropower resources.
From Argentina to Chile, conservative victories are reshaping Latin America’s political landscape. Is the region witnessing a lasting shift to the right? Claudio Alvarado explains the forces behind the change.
Even as Bulgaria finalizes euro adoption in 2026, mounting political uncertainty points to a strong risk of snap parliamentary elections this spring.
Attending the Munich Security Conference as a young decision-maker — this opportunity was made possible for Mohammad Al-Amin Julkipli, Assistant Attorney General of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, through the Munich Young Leaders Program.
Nearly two months after Maduro’s capture, how has the regional balance shifted? Feliciano de Sá Guimarães analyses the impact on Brazil–Venezuela, Brazil–U.S. ties and broader Latin American geopolitics.
The Bangsamoro peace process in the Philippines has attracted considerable international attention since 2011, as it has significant implications for regional and global security, international peacebuilding, and counterterrorism.
India–EU partnership is deepening amid geopolitical uncertainty. As the Free Trade Agreement advances, critical raw materials emerge as a cornerstone for economic security, industrial resilience, and strategic foreign policy alignment.
The circular economy is no longer just an environmental concept. In an era of geopolitical rivalry, fragile supply chains and resource dependencies, circularity is becoming a strategic tool for resilience, economic sovereignty and international cooperation — linking sustainability with long-term security.
To recognise World NGO Day 2026, representatives of civil society organisations from various regions share their reflections on the role of networks in tackling climate change.