Europe's summer shows weather extremes of a warming climate
As much of Western Europe endures record heat blasts, other parts of the continent remain unusually cool and wet.
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Europe serves as a major hub for global governance and international organizations, hosting a unique concentration of key bodies. The continent is home to the headquarters of the E.U. and NATO in Brussels, a major U.N. hub in Geneva, and the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
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New plastics treaty text tests path out of negotiating deadlock
Plastics treaty chair offers informal roadmap to resume talks, but environmental lawyers say it sidelines global controls.
The A.U.-E.U. Innovation Agenda at three: From declarations to delivery
The partnership aims to strengthen and connect innovation ecosystems. Three years on, its record is coming into focus.
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.
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.
IIASA looks from research to science diplomacy and decision intelligence
Festival discussions highlighted science diplomacy, systems analysis and decision intelligence as pillars of evolving plans.
Iran war drains U.S. missile defense supplies as Ukraine's needs grow
Patriot interceptor shortages from the U.S. are raising concerns about future support for Ukraine and Europe.
How the Iran war elevated Greece's importance to Washington
Even before the latest conflict, Greece had become one of Washington's closest security partners in Europe.
Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as march turns violent before summit
Activists denouncing the policies of the richest democracies marched as security intensified around the border.
Germany's Security Council defeat exposes limits of influence at U.N.
Despite being the U.N.'s second-largest contributor, Berlin failed to secure a two-year seat, losing to Portugal and Austria.
E.U. adopts first science diplomacy framework, links research to policy
After a multi-year process, the bloc is moving from defining science diplomacy to building the structures to support it.
Immersive 'Portal of Nations' aims to connect public with multilateralism
New Geneva center opens as major powers challenge norms and U.N. institutions seek closer engagement with the public.
Europe seeks strategic minerals in its own urban mine waste streams
Recovering valuable materials from products in circulation is becoming part of industrial and security planning in Brussels.
OSCE conference recasts technology as a security governance challenge
Swiss officials argue multilateral institutions must shift from reactive diplomacy to anticipatory governance.
Europe's conflict-driven energy crisis tests limits of scientific advice
Expert evidence from scientific advisors is abundant but the political decisions on energy still follow a different logic.
Undersea infrastructure risks rise as U.S. panel warns of sabotage threats
Senate hearing highlights Baltic Sea activity, legal gaps and global risks to underwater cables and energy networks.