Victoria Rojas
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Can negotiations between Venezuela’s government and opposition succeed?
Negotiations Without Clear Progress Venezuela’s latest attempt at political dialogue has raised hopes after more than a dozen failed negotiation efforts. The current process began after the US operation that…
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Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation
Zambia’s 2026 election carries significance beyond its borders, placing the country’s democratic reputation under renewed scrutiny. President Hakainde Hichilema enters the election after pursuing difficult economic reforms and restructuring Zambia’s…
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Should Egypt join the Mecca Pact?
A Regional Pact with Uncertain Boundaries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026. The pact establishes that an armed attack against one…
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Can the UN close the global AI gap?
A Growing Global AI Divide Artificial intelligence is developing unevenly across the world, creating a widening gap between technological powers and less-developed countries. Advanced semiconductors, computing infrastructure, and AI capabilities…
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Trump’s summer of tariffs means trade uncertainty is here to stay
The Trump administration’s latest tariffs suggest that uncertainty is becoming a permanent feature of US trade policy. During July, Washington repeatedly changed tariff structures while introducing new investigations, threats, and…
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By agreeing to disarm, Hamas is trying to call Israel’s bluff in Gaza
Gaza’s future remains shaped by a fragile balance between political negotiations, military objectives and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Although the October 2025 ceasefire created new diplomatic opportunities, the process has…
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Informe diario de noticias por Daniel Zovatto | Radar LATAM 360 | Viernes 31 de julio de 2026
América Latina atraviesa un periodo de transformaciones marcado por reformas económicas, tensiones institucionales y crecientes desafíos para la gobernabilidad. Al mismo tiempo, varias decisiones nacionales reflejan cómo los problemas internos…
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Any UK prime minister faces deep foreign policy challenges – whether Starmer, Burnham or another
Britain’s next prime minister will inherit a foreign policy landscape defined by profound uncertainty. Although domestic issues often dominate political debates, the country’s international position has become increasingly difficult to…
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The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously?
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran presents an attempt to end a destructive conflict while restoring principles that have long shaped international law. The agreement includes…
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Will Colombia elect a far-right president?
Colombia approaches its presidential election in a context marked by deep political polarization and social uncertainty. Public debate has increasingly focused on security concerns, economic pressures, and dissatisfaction with institutional…
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The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
Geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose the fragility of global energy security. This narrow maritime passage remains one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints for international…
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Even Hormuz reopening will not resolve Europe’s key energy vulnerability
Europe’s energy security continues to face structural vulnerability linked to its dependence on external suppliers and constrained diversification options. Even after periods of crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
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The dollar will decline, not fall
For decades, the U.S. dollar has occupied a unique position at the center of the global financial system. It dominates international trade, serves as the principal reserve currency for central…
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Will the UK’s Defence Investment Plan finally be honest about Britain’s defence?
Britain’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan arrives amid growing doubts about the country’s military ambitions. For years, governments have promised global influence while military capabilities steadily declined. The result is a…
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Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together
A growing divide has emerged between two leaders who, only months earlier, appeared closely aligned in their approach toward Iran. What began as a coordinated effort to confront Tehran has…
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Germany Drops Jet Project With France in Setback for European Defense Sovereignty
Europe’s ambition to build a truly independent defense industry has suffered a significant setback with the collapse of its most ambitious military aviation project. After years of negotiations, political declarations…
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Can Iraq’s new prime minister finally rein in its armed factions?
For years, Iraqi governments have struggled with the same dilemma: how to assert authority over armed groups that operate beyond the state’s direct control. The challenge has gained renewed urgency…
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The Perils of a Cuban Collapse
Cuba’s current crisis has revived long-standing expectations that the communist regime may finally be approaching its end. Yet the situation is more complex than many observers assume. The government faces…
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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Armenia’s parliamentary election has become a defining moment in the country’s post-Soviet history. What is at stake extends far beyond party politics. Voters are effectively deciding how Armenia should position…
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Mexico: media director Roxana Berenice Guzmán Ramírez abducted in Veracruz
Roxana Berenice Guzmán Ramírez, a mexican journalist and director of Pulso Informativo del Sureste, was forcibly taken from her home in Nanchital, Veracruz, on June 2 by a group of…
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Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to Putin
More than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare direct appeal to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting aimed at exploring a…
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Why companies should use AI to influence entire workflows, not just complete simple tasks
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies operate, but its most significant impact may come from improving entire workflows rather than simply automating individual tasks. Many organizations initially adopted AI…
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Most Americans say the Iran war is bad for America
Public opinion in the United States has largely turned against the war with Iran, reflecting widespread concerns about its consequences for national interests, economic stability, international security, among others. Survey…
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new phase of escalation, further undermining hopes for a sustainable ceasefire in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces launched a new wave of…
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‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño
El Niño is becoming increasingly difficult to predict as climate change alters the oceanic and atmospheric conditions that shape its development. Scientists have long relied on established climate patterns to…
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‘Happiness is not just about GDP’: ambitious plan or utopia?
For decades, economic growth has been treated as the primary indicator of progress. Yet a growing number of researchers argue that rising GDP offers only a partial picture of how…
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Shock, awe, and economic fallout
The employment effects of ICE enforcement in US cities The intensification of immigration enforcement operations in the United States during 2025 had consequences that extended well beyond the individuals directly…
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Armenia’s election: Voters to decide on Pashinyan’s peace agenda
Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election has become a decisive test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the political direction he has pursued since the country’s military defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh. The vote…
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Far-Right Outsider Advances in Colombia’s Heated Presidential Election
Colombia is approaching one of its most consequential presidential elections in recent years. The vote has become, in many ways, a judgment on the legacy of President Gustavo Petro, whose…
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Russia Resupplies Its Syria Air Base, Hanging On to a Strategic Foothold
Russia is working to preserve its military presence in Syria despite the profound political changes that followed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. For more than a decade, Moscow relied…