The UK's new National Wealth Fund may be relatively small by international standards, but its long-term success will rely entirely on the governance framework due in June 2026. A credible and independent model could unlock billions in private capital by attracting large-scale projects, while an overly constrained model risks delays…
The first coordinated U.S. - Japan effort to support the yen since 1998 highlights the intersection of currency stability, sovereign debt markets, and alliance politics in an era of persistent economic uncertainty. On 1 August 2026, Japan's Ministry of Finance confirmed that it had conducted a coordinated foreign-exchange intervention with the United States Treasury the previous Friday, purchasing yen and…
Aramco's profit jumped 41.9% even as production fell, Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline paid off in 2026 Saudi Aramco's second-quarter 2026 results contain a number that should not, on the face…
As the energy shock emanating from the Iran War continues to rattle the global economy, Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote plans to build resilience and reshape Africa’s position in global energy…
Central Asian governments are increasingly integrating unmanned systems into border patrol as they confront persistent security threats from Afghanistan. On July 21, Uzbekistan's Cabinet of Ministers approved several amendments to…
Taiwan must adapt its defense stragety to political gridlock and the realities of war Taiwan’s military, officially the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF), is attempting to revitalize its defense…
This piece compares the timelines and funding of IRIS², a multi-orbit satellite constellation, and the implications for European space policy. The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium signed the IRIS²…
The period from 2016 to 2026 has been marked by deepening political polarisation, declining institutional trust, and increasing social fragmentation following the Brexit referendum. The consequences of leaving the EU…
Political instability continues to undermine Zimbabwe’s economic recovery. For the longest of times, Zimbabwe has been known as a country that is synonymous with instability. From sanctions by the…
What do seemingly different forms of US intervention—from military operations to financial assistance—tell us about the evolution of American geopolitical strategy? The term ‘Donroe Doctrine’ was coined in 2025 but…
On August 7th, 2026 the leaders of the most influential Muslim countries – Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan – signed a joint defence agreement in the city of Makkah, the…
Human rights are positioned as a moral compass. Thus, when a state alleges it is abiding by the law, the compass must be oriented towards security and dignity. Immigration detention…
EU enlargement in the Western Balkans is stalling not due to lack of political will alone, but because the accession framework assumes institutional capacities that many post-conflict states do not…
Beijing’s push for intelligent systems is reshaping regional security. The nation's accelerating shift towards intelligent and AI-enabled warfare is remodelling the strategic balance across the Indo-Pacific. As autonomous systems, networked…
As Merkel prepares to leave politics and with the European elections around the corner, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding European politics. Far right parties have recently gained considerable…
Ezra Friedman discusses the significance of the fall of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Warwick’s Pugwash Student Society, along with Warwick’s International Relations Society, are delighted to host their…
In conversation with Romania's former Minister of Health and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Finances Warwick Romanian Speaking Society together with Warwick International Relations Society have the pleasure…
