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The women of Afghanistan have been awarded the 2026 Chatham House Prize, in recognition of their courage and resilience in the face of systematic gender persecution, and for embodying the determination of a broader movement for women’s rights.

chathamhouse.org2026 Chatham House Prize awarded to the women of AfghanistanThe prize is presented to ‘the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations’.
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Israelis deserve to hear how Netanyahu plans to reverse the erosion of support in the US. They deserve to hear how Bennett and Eisenkot will rebuild ties with allies — without compromising Israel’s security.

Read Yaakov Katz's analysis on Israel's upcoming general election for @theworldtoday.org.

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The rest of Europe could learn from Baltic states’ whole-of-society model, which seeks to prepare populations from Finland to Lithuania for an era of high-threat risk.

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As Iran’s largest oil customer, the leading trade partner of the Gulf Arab monarchies and with close security ties to Tehran, China stands to gain the most in a post-war Persian Gulf.

Read Mohsen Milani's latest analysis on the fallout of the US-Iran war for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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The US–Iran ceasefire talks loom large over Lebanon's future. Iran has sought to include Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of these talks — leading to fears Iran could consolidate its control over Lebanon.

Read Lemma Shehadi's reporting for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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The decision by Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez to call a snap election in Spain is a risky move and fires the starting gun on a year of vital elections across Europe.

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Despite the costs of the Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's regime shows no sign of imminent collapse, even as the Kremlin's relationship with Russia's business and political elites grow ever more strained.

Read Natalya Kovaleva's analysis for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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A Flávio Bolsonaro victory in Brazil would create another friendly South American government for the Trump administration — adding to the White House's list of Trump-aligned leaders.

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Were the Trump administration to allege fraud in the midterms, compliant local officials could try to seize ballots or voting machines — as was attempted in the 2020 presidential election.

Read the latest analysis by Bruce Stokes on the 2026 US midterms for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have accelerated preparations for the type of grey zone conflict in which Russia excels, including attacks on critical infrastructure.

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The threat of hybrid attacks from Iran and Russia means the UK should develop a force dedicated to protecting its bases and infrastructure at home. Finland and Poland offer lessons.

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The decision by Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez to call a snap election in Spain is a risky move and fires the starting gun on a year of vital elections across Europe.

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If Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s presidential run-off, he will likely roll back Lula’s deforestation regulations. But Brazil’s low-carbon transition will be harder to reverse.

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Nepal’s recovery from August’s catastrophic glacial flood will test the efficiency of the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. It will also resurface questions about the responsibilities of the greatest carbon emitters.

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"Cubans remain deeply proud of their country. Even amid such hardship, the sense of national identity is still very strong."

Photographer Daniel Desormais speaks with @theworldtoday.org about visit to Cuba as the island braces itself for Donald Trump's next move.

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The projected increase in biofuel production internationally will require an extra 36 million hectares of agricultural land by 2030 – an area similar to the size of Germany.

Read @patricksch.bsky.social's analysis on the risks around the use of biofuels for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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The Trump administration's withdrawal of bombers from RAF Fairford has brought attention to how the UK defends its homeland military bases and other critical infrastructure.

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A Flávio Bolsonaro victory in Brazil would create another friendly South American government for the Trump administration, adding to the White House’s list of Trump-aligned leaders.

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Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the nature of the ‘shadow fleet’ has changed. Before the invasion 200 ships were believed to be operating. Estimates now put the fleet at more than 1,300 vessels.

Read Nitya Labh's latest analysis for the autumn issue of
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