World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
NATO Spending Surge Raises Questions About Alliance's Future as U.S. Debates Commitment
For the first time, all 32 NATO members met the 2% GDP defense spending target in 2025, but recent tensions over support for U.S. operations have renewed debate about American involvement.
Russia Unleashes Massive Barrage on Ukraine, Killing at Least 30 People, as Putin Shrugs Off Energy Concerns
The 11-hour overnight attack on Kyiv was one of the deadliest strikes on the capital since Russia's full-scale invasion began more than four years ago.
Colombian Right-Wing Candidate's Use of National Soccer Jersey Sparks Debate Over Political Ownership of Symbols
Abelardo de la Espriella won the June presidential election after making Colombia's iconic yellow jersey a centerpiece of his campaign, prompting concerns about populism and national symbolism.
EU Lawmakers Rebuke FIFA Over Russia Participation and Infantino's Trump Relationship
Ninety members of the European Parliament have signed letters criticizing FIFA for allowing Russian teams in youth competitions while questioning the organization's political neutrality.
UK National Archives Discovers Rare Declaration of Independence in Papers of Captured American Privateer Ship
The July 1776 Exeter printing is one of only 11 known copies in existence and the only one identified outside the United States, researchers say.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates America's 250th in Liberty Medal Acceptance Speech
The National Constitution Center awarded the 2026 Liberty Medal to the pontiff for his work 'securing the blessings of liberty' globally.
Iran Welcomes Foreign Leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei's State Funeral
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in U.S.-Iran peace talks, joined mourners as tensions remain high following the February strikes that killed the supreme leader.
Millions Expected at Delayed Khamenei Funeral as Iran Seeks to Project Strength
The Islamic Republic faces a pivotal moment following the death of its supreme leader, with authorities organizing an elaborate public farewell meant to demonstrate continuity and resolve.
China-Linked Green Group Training US Judges Draws Fresh Heat as Foreign Ties Fuel Pressure at Home
State Armor report urges Congress to investigate Environmental Law Institute over three decades of partnerships with CCP-affiliated entities.
Israel's Armenian Genocide Recognition: A Right Move, for Very Wrong Reasons
The Israeli prime minister offered a brief acknowledgment during a podcast interview, but no formal policy shift has followed.