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The UN Charter turns 80 - A Reminder of a Vision
On June 26, 1945, the UN Charter was signed by 51 states.
Eighty years later, 193 nations have committed themselves to its international legal obligations. The Charter's foundational ideas, however, seem to have drifted far from present-day realities. A timely reminder.
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NATO Summit 2025 – Allies meet in The Hague for a numbers game
Amid growing global instability, NATO leaders will meet in The Hague on 24-25 June for the annual NATO Summit. Item number one on the agenda: defence spending. The leaders are expected to agree on boosting their defence budgets to 5% of GDP and thereby keep US President Trump on board of the Alliance.
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Talks with Iran: Can Geneva bring diplomacy back?
Geneva once again becomes a stage for international diplomacy and the pursuit of peace. The talks on Iran's nuclear program show how valuable dialogue, trust, and a return to principles of international law are.
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Deterrence and Defence: Freedom Center in Vilnius
The Freedom Center in Vilnius opens with an international conference on building deterrence and defence - and an exhibition "Together till victory!" with Blue/Yellow on the war against Ukraine.
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“Fighting Starts When Talking Stops”: The South China Sea Conflict in the Light of a New US Foreign Policy
Donald Trump's second term in office is causing unrest in the Pacific. Many countries bordering the South China Sea fear that US support will wane and that China's behaviour could become even more aggressive. Will Trump's isolationism also affect the Indo-Pacific region, giving China ‘free rein’?
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The future of Lebanon 50 years after the civil war
50 years ago, the civil in Lebanon began and lasted 15 years. An interview with Ahmad Hariri, General Secretary of Lebanon’s Future Movement and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the “Lebanese National Bloc”.
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Lithuania Forms New Government
Lithuania’s government resigned. PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down as PM and leader of Social Democratic Party, after pressure over investigations into shady business dealings.
