NATO's new 3.0 strategy: From burden sharing to burden shifting
The alliance's latest transformation is about who provides the forces, factories and infrastructure behind European security.
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The U.N.'s AI governance vision pushes coordination, not regulation
Discussions in Geneva revealed concern over fragmented regulation, unequal access and the need for safeguards.
Sustainable Development Goals pose a difficult test for multilateralism
Can a divided and polarized world still work together to confront problems that no nation can solve alone?
The new investment map: AI, chips and minerals reshape capital flows
U.N. report raises questions about who benefits from the next phase of globalization as capital concentrates in key sectors.
The U.N. moves to build an architecture for AI governance
A new scientific panel, global political forum, leadership commission and summit shape the U.N.'s approach to AI.
Human Rights Council divided as U.N. warns of atrocities in Sudan
European countries push for strong action while China and others emphasize Sudan's sovereignty amid rising violence.
Governments push to bring climate risks into counterterrorism planning
Kenya, Germany and international partners seek to integrate climate-related risks into efforts to prevent violent extremism.
Who gets to govern AI? U.N. panel warns access alone is not enough
Report argues countries may gain access to AI but lose influence over standards, infrastructure and governance.
Switzerland's ‘Glacier Loss Day' signals a shrinking water reserve
Scientists say glacier retreat is starting to reduce the amount of meltwater available during extreme heat and drought.
Why parliaments are emerging as the next frontier of AI governance
Incoming IPU chief Anda Filip argues lawmakers must play a larger role as AI reshapes democratic institutions.
ICC judges challenge Trump sanctions in U.S. federal court
The lawsuit marks the first direct legal challenge by sitting ICC judges against sanctions imposed over their judicial decisions.
Trump demands NATO ‘loyalty’ as Rutte tries to keep alliance on track
The NATO chief used spending charts, jobs figures and praise to make the case for the alliance ahead of a Turkish summit.
The next U.N. leader may need to be a science diplomat
Scientists and policy leaders argue the secretary-general's job is increasingly shaped by science and technology.
Global children's education setbacks concentrate in 20 crisis-hit countries
The total number of crisis-affected children has increased by 21 million over the past 18 months, according to the report.
U.S.-Iran talks move to technical phase after first Bürgenstock session
U.S. vice president cites 'great progress' amid disputes over Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz, next steps for nuclear verification.
Accra conference moves reparations debate from recognition to action
Organizers described it as the next step to implementation following the U.N. General Assembly's March decision.