Emerging Risks

FM threatens response to 'any inappropriate action' by UK, France, Germany as trio mulls steps after reports show secret nuclear activity and increased uranium enrichment

“Such a level of enrichment exists only in countries actively pursuing nuclear weapons,” the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem said.

With the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and for now the passing of the immediate danger of a nuclear conflict in South Asia, it would make sense to review the current world-wide nuclear state o

In the past week alone, Iran has witnessed an extraordinary wave of labor unrest and civil disobedience. Truck drivers in over 100 cities have launched coordinated strikes. Bakeries and shoe stores ha

The Trump administration made the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire its priority foreign policy initiative shortly after the inauguration. Setting aside Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric that he would end the bloodshed in Ukraine in twenty-four hours, predictably, the trials and tribulations of American diplomacy since the new administration took office have shown that reaching a workable and enduring […]

If Washington wants to deter China from absorbing Taiwan it should look to Congress, not the presidency.

The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing unprecedented pressure from both within and outside its borders. Internally, economic collapse, widespread political disillusionment, and mass rejection of relig

Developments suggest Russia could be gearing up for a potential face off with the military alliance.

Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Kashmir could spark new conflict.

Could it make a real war more likely?

Russia and Belarus are preparing for a large-scale joint military exercise, Zapad-2025, scheduled for this fall near the borders of NATO member Poland. Military analysts warn the drills could be used as a pretext for troop buildup and potential escalation, drawing comparisons to similar maneuvers that preceded Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Wall Street

Pakistan has threatened war after being blamed by India for a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir.

Iran and the United States are engaged in talks, Washington hopes will lead to an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Sergei Naryshkin, Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, suggested that Europe is edging closer to an all-out conflict with Russia.

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has pushed the entirety of Europe to pursue massive military modernization and increase contributions to NATO as uncertainty surrounds America’s commitment. Such tension may push the continent to its’ breaking point.

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The Trump administration seeks to make the defense of Taiwan a central element of its Pacific strategy, but its trade policies are making that defense more difficult and conflict more likely.

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The threat of U.S. withdrawal has prompted countries around the world — from Germany to South Korea — to talk about building their own nuclear arsenals.

Former West Point and Naval Academy officials told The Federalist how Trump can restore America's military academies to their former glory

And Trump Might Be Its Undertaker NATO is a corpse. All that remains is the grotesque performance art of a diplomatic zombie stumbling from summit to summit, mouthing tired clichés about &ldquo

China’s massive population decline is now visible to the naked eye. Empty streets and deserted villages are everywhere. Few people still believe that China’s...

According to sources inside China, Xi Jinping is under significant stress over a massive loyalty crisis within his military. One of his most trusted PLA lead...

Intel sources who have spoken to 19FortyFive state that they believe an attempt by China to invade Taiwan is no less than six months away.