The attack on April 14th marked a significant shift in the conflict dynamics between Iran and Israel, as Iran directly targeted Israel with drones and missiles, albeit intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. This escalation raises concerns about the extent of future confrontations and potential regional repercussions.

The demand for constitutional reforms in the European Union is intensifying to ensure a more dynamic decision-making process, preventing political paralysis, especially in light of a potential enlargement to new members.

President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. engaged in both trilateral and bilateral discussions to strategize the implementation of their enhanced partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Pivot to Asia

The gathering should be understood within the broader US strategy of bolstering its presence in the Indo-Pacific aimed at curtailing Chinese expansionism and influence

South Korea braces for pivotal parliamentary elections amid heightened political polarization and demographic challenges

Political polarisation is gripping South Korean democracy and slowly making it dysfunctional, with increasingly less and less leeway to address the needs of its citizens.

Seoul is actively contributing to security efforts in Europe, while NATO has unequivocally expressed its readiness to keep North Korean missile and nuclear ambitions in check.

The geopolitical implications of Russia's recent veto in the UN Security Council and its impact on the Korean Peninsula's security landscape.