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.

"The moment I realized that rape as a weapon of war is not unique to Iraq — I realized that my community was bigger than the Yazidis."

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad talks about her mission to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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
@theworldtoday.org.

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.

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 elites grows ever more strained.

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

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.

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.

Beijing’s preferred outcome with Taiwan is to demonstrate overwhelming military superiority that pressures Taipei to submit to ‘reunification’. Should this fail — China will use force.

Read Steve Tsang's analysis on Xi Jinping's grand strategy for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.

For the tenth time in its 81-year history, the United Nations will shortly choose its next leader. Whoever is appointed will face a slew of issues in reforming the increasingly cash-strapped UN.

Stéphanie Fillion on the key challenges facing the next UN Secretary General for @theworldtoday.org.

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.

Having staked so much on victory in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin appears unwilling to make any concessions in the face of mounting pressures. Russia's establishment, meanwhile, is signalling an appetite for an end to the war.

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

Daily power cuts, fuel shortages and empty shop shelves are part of everyday life for Cubans as they struggle with the worst economic crisis seen in decades.

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

Neutralising Taiwan will enable China to project power into the Western Pacific — and force US allies like Japan and South Korea to calculate if they can rely on US defence treaties.

Read Steve Tsang's analysis on Xi Jinping's grand strategy for the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org.