On August 14 2026, Han Kuang 42, the field phase of the latest edition of Taiwan’s largest annual wargame, drew to a close.

The struggle for Ethiopia’s free press is not merely a legal battle fought in courtrooms or a daily defensive action against arbitrary raids and arrests. When journalism is treated as a threat rather than a public good, the state does not just silence its critics but also sacrifices long-term stability for short-term control.

Three years on from the signing of the EU-Tunisia MoU, the evidence assembled across these findings points not towards an isolated policy failure, but towards a deliberate and sustained pattern of complicity.

The tens and hundreds of thousand of Albanians taking to streets every day since May have made it clear that they want Albania to be a country where people feel safe, see a future for themselves, and are not forced to leave in search of better opportunities abroad.

The conflict in Manipur reflects far more than a contemporary outbreak of ethnic violence. Instead, it represents the continuation of historical grievances that have repeatedly evolved into armed confrontation, reinforced by cycles of retaliation, political distrust, and deepening communal divisions.

What was once collateral risk has become a direct threat - humanitarian workers are no longer afforded the same levels of protection in real-world situations.

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The Hungarian people, with their resilience and determination, proved to the world something that has not been entirely self-evident in the last few years: that autocrats can be brought down, and they can be brought down by peaceful and democratic means.

The promises of the Jasmine Revolution have unfortunately unraveled as it approaches its 15th anniversary. The goals of solidarity away from dictatorship appear much like a dream rather than a reality in contemporary Tunisia, with the expansive use of emergency power showing a regression, not a revolution. Until those in power revert control back to the independent bodies that are needed to maintain social order, we will likely see further progression towards total impunity.

Estonia should respond to challenges as they emerge. Currently, Estonia is grappling not with an imminent Russian attack, but with public perceptions of security and their susceptibility to political manipulation — a factor that can enhance the effectiveness of Estonian response should the threat of Russian invasion materialise.