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Western governments have widely blamed Russia for a drone strike on Leipzig airport, framing the incident as an escalation of hybrid warfare against Europe. In response, Berlin and Brussels have announced new sanctions against Moscow while debating appropriate defensive measures.
An opinion piece examines evolving patterns of contemporary terrorism and discusses potential countermeasures for Western governments facing modern security challenges.
Hong Kong courts have convicted leaders of the now-banned Tiananmen Square vigil for subversion, prompting strong criticism from Western governments and human rights organizations. The convictions are seen as a further erosion of freedoms in the city, with concerns raised about the future of dissent and free expression.
Cyberpirates linked to Beijing are reportedly using smart home appliances like robot vacuums and refrigerators to conceal sophisticated attacks against Western governments, raising concerns about connected homes being exploited for international espionage.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a warning that AI-powered threats could become successful within months, cautioning Western governments and corporations that their current lead in artificial intelligence may not be sustainable.
China anticipates that artificial intelligence will lead to large-scale deindustrialization, a prospect that many Western governments are still ignoring, according to an opinion piece.
A pro-Russian hacker group, accused by European authorities of cyberattacks against Western governments, banks, and infrastructure, has transformed participation in cybercrime into a 'patriotic game' for volunteers.
He also criticised what he described as the “paternalistic” and “neocolonial” approach of Western governments to Africa’s energy development. The post Why energy is crucial to Africa’s development —…
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
Western governments have long warned of the threat of a Russian attack on NATO. Although intelligence officials recently stated that Vladimir Putin does not want direct military confrontation with the alliance,...
A new report examines the intricate diplomatic and security relationships linking the Democratic Republic of Congo, Western governments, and the FDLR rebel militia. The analysis details how historical conflicts and contemporary geopolitical interests continue to shape regional stability in Central Africa.
An article highlights concerns that Western governments are increasingly restricting freedom of association, arguing that the ability to gather without permission is under attack.
Following the expulsion and sanctioning of numerous Russian operatives by Western governments in 2022, a report indicates that a group of Kremlin spies has since redirected their activities to Japan.
Western governments are cautioned against the risks of adopting China's industrial policy, emphasizing the need to prevent it from leading to unchecked state expansion.
Western governments are investing tens of billions into critical minerals to reduce reliance on China, but historical patterns suggest these well-intentioned efforts to bolster commodity sectors could backfire. The rush raises concerns about unintended consequences.
A recent 'gaffe' by Ursula von der Leyen is seen as an indicator of increasing Western pressure on Türkiye, with questions arising about what Western governments seek in return for their influence.
Western governments must strive for assertiveness towards companies – especially when it comes to modern military technology.
Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.
Secretary-general Raimundo justified the FPLP's invitation to the party's congress, drawing parallels to Nelson Mandela's past designation as a terrorist by Western governments.
While Western governments view China's vast production of electric vehicles and green energy technology as overcapacity, African companies see it as a significant opportunity to secure EV technology and develop their own industry.
Historian Vincent Lemire states that the inaction of Western governments allows violence to escalate in the occupied territories, where looting and murder have increased over the past two months, urging France to impose sanctions.
The film 'Citizen Vigilante,' which was banned in Germany over accusations of inciting violence against migrants, has secured worldwide distribution following Elon Musk's intervention. Musk uploaded the film to X (formerly Twitter), where it went viral, drawing significant attention and debate.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a warning that Chinese military intelligence services are posing as job recruiters to trick staff in Western governments into disclosing sensitive information through false job advertisements.
The Chinese government has accused Western governments and organizations of promoting the 'tang ping' (lying flat) phenomenon among the country's youth, which involves rejecting exhausting work.
An article argues that industrialised Western governments are increasingly interfering with free markets and manipulating prices, a trend that is criticised for undermining the foundation of their own prosperity.
China, the U.S. and other Western governments have mounted an unusually coordinated push to get Ghana to halt a gold royalty hike they say could harm some of the world's biggest miners
Police in Uganda said on Tuesday they had arrested two young women they accuse of involvement in same-sex acts after they were seen “openly kissing” in violation of the country’s stringent anti-homosexuality law. The East African country enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, defying pressure from Western governments as well as local and international rights […]