NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Tammy Bruce issued the following statement on the situation in Ukraine: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine Thank you, President. And a special thank you to our two briefers today. And also a special welcome to Ukraine at this meeting. Just days ago, U.S. diplomats met with EU and Ukrainian counterparts to advance negotiations toward a lasting peace. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * Fewer than One in Five Companies Have a Dedicated Geopolitics Department New Research from BCG, IMD Business School, and the World Economic Forum Reveals That While Executive Awareness Is High, Most Companies Lack Embedded Structures to Act on Geopolitical Risk and Opportunity * In 2025, global policy uncertainty reached a 20-year peak, more than four more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary: * * * Greenland, Venezuela, and Europe's Year of Pain US President Donald Trump's action in Venezuela and desire to annex Greenland underline the urgent need for Europe to stand on its own two feet. Can it? By Margaryta Khostova and Amelia Hadfield "We must deliver a new era of European security," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she set out the bloc's priorities for 2026 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary: * * * Putin Gets a Drenching in High Seas Drama The fallout from the seizure of a Russian oil tanker could be extremely dangerous. By Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan The thrilling chase of a Russian-owned shadow fleet tanker that began in the Caribbean and continued across the high seas, only to end in an audacious US heliborne assault in the North Atlantic, resulted in a very public defeat for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary: * * * Russian Propaganda Infects AI Chatbots A Moscow-based global "news" network is leveraging Western artificial intelligence tools to devastating effect. By Mitzi Perdue Ask an AI chatbot about Russia and Ukraine, and the responses will often be outright Kremlin-backed lies. The US operates secret bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials stole between 30% and 50% of Western milit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Shadow Tankers, Hard Power, and an Unready UK Britain and many of its European allies are struggling to acknowledge that soft power is of little use in an increasingly hard power world. By James Fennell The US seizure of the shadow fleet tanker Bella1/Marinara on January 7 in the North Atlantic heralds the dawn of a new era. Hard power will be used far more, and the instrum more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Ukraine: Faith in US Dwindles But We Won't Fold Ukrainians are ready for peace, but not at any price. By Kateryna Odarchenko There has been intense debate in Ukraine and beyond after a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) in December showed a sharp decline in trust in the US, to just 21%, amid evidence that Ukrainians are increasingly open to endin more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary: * * * Vucic Hangs on and Hopes for Better Days Serbia's administration suffered severe setbacks in 2025. There's no immediate prospect of any improvement. By Ferenc Nemeth If you think you had a bad year, just look at Aleksandar Vucic. Serbia's strongman, now in power for almost a decade and a half, had a seriously bad 2025. Challenges such as student protests, blows to economic megaprojects, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * What a Wonderful World: Subzero Ukraine Edition When you live in Ukraine, you learn that the weather forecast is not just about weather. By Lera Burlakova One evening this winter, we saw the numbers drop: -18C (zero F) overnight. That was all we needed to know. Cold does not arrive alone here. When the temperature falls that sharply, something else usually comes first. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * The Geopolitics of Maduro's Capture: China's Future in Latin America Following Operation Absolute Resolve By Ryan C. Berg When the Trump administration published its National Security Strategy (NSS) in December 2025, it ignited a debate about the extent to which the document would guide U.S. strategy. While the NSS is often a statement of intention and envisages t more PR

PERTH, Australia, Jan. 12 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Geoffrey Robertson believes international law is failing us - but the solutions are unclear * School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences lecturer, Indo-Pacific Research Centre fellow, and PhD candidate Paul Taucher writes for The Conversation. World of War Crimes: Eyeless in Gaza... and Beyond, the latest book by barrister and human rights advocate Geoffrey Robertson, quickly establishes that contemporary  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee, First Lady Visit Tennessee National Guard Task Forces Deployed in Middle East, Europe Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee returned from traveling to the Middle East and Europe to visit more than 450 soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. "We owe a debt of gratitude to the Tennesseans who bravely serve our s more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026, to the National Review: * * * After the Venezuela Raid, Trump Should Finally Stand Up to Putin By Rebeccah L. Heinrichs It has been about six weeks since U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff championed the pro-Russia 28-point plan to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The docum more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Intel Chair Crawford Joins Fox News to Discuss Growing Protests in Iran OPPORTUNITY FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT OF IRANIAN PEOPLE: "I think it's important to note that they said the U.S. and the rest of the world. I think it's important that Europe recognizes this opportunity as well. I mean, we can do things unilaterally if  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgia Drifting Back Into Russia's Orbit By Beka Chedia Executive Summary: * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's appearance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat during the December International Year of Peace and Trust Forum fueled speculation about backchannel contacts, signaling a symbolic post-2008 thaw amid Moscow's pressure and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Kremlin Pushing Karelia to Become Anti-European Outpost By Vadim Shtepa Executive Summary: * Russia's Republic of Karelia historically thrived on deep cultural and economic ties with Finland and Europe, but Putin-era isolationism has severed cross-border cooperation, triggering economic crisis, emigration, and the decline of Karelia's distinct Finno-Ugric cul more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Putin Stalling Ninety Percent Complete Peace Deal By Pavel K. Baev Executive Summary: * European, U.S., and Ukrainian officials claim a peace agreement with Russia is 90 percent complete, but the Kremlin's position remains distant from the draft terms reached during December 2025 talks in Florida and January 2026 talks in Paris. * Russian President Vladimir  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 12 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary by Ian Hernandez and Varg Folkman: * * * The Mercosur deal is a much-needed win for the EU Last Friday, EU leaders passed the EU-Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of negotiation. With US President Donald Trump bearing down on Europe, this represents an unmitigated win for EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's geopolitical position. Yes, the usual EU disunity was on full display in t more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 13 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * What Prospects for Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan? By William Dunbar While the eyes of the world were focused on the spiralling conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine in 2025, progress was being made towards tentative peace elsewhere--between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement, mediated by President Trump in August 2025, has the potential to transform  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Statement On House & Senate Negotiated State And Foreign Operations FY 2026 Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, today issued the following statement after the House and Senate negotiated text of the State and Foreign Operations FY 2026 Appropriation more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 12 [Category: Media] -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: * * * Semi-Finals Lineup Confirmed for 70th Eurovision Song Contest * The line-up for the Semi-Finals of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has been decided by a draw preceded by an official handover ceremony at the Rathaus in this year's Host City, Vienna. 30 of the 35 participating broadcasters were allocated to compete in either the First Semi-Final or Second Semi-Final (15 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. David McCormick, R-PA, has introduced the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act, which seeks to impose stringent sanctions on foreign entities involved in the purchase or importation of crude oil and petroleum products originating from the Russian Federation. This legislative move aims to undermine Russia's oil revenue and its capacity to fund military aggression. The bill mandates sanctions against any foreign individual or entity found responsible for transactions rel more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on Jan. 12, 2026, with with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The two leaders discussed pressing global challenges including securing supply chains, ensuring that Venezuela can no longer be an operating hub for the activities of our advers more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 13 -- The Swedish Ministry of Defence issued the following statement on Sweden's security policy and the international geopolitical situation: * * * Ladies and gentlemen, The rules-based and multilateral world order that was established after the Second World War has never been perfect, but it's still the best we have. It has given us principles such as respect for international law, and that large countries don't have their own spheres of interest - where 'might mak more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Reveals "Red Line" for Iran By Logan Sekulow President Trump made headlines again this weekend with a statement that felt both familiar and unsettling: The United States does have a "red line" when it comes to getting involved with Iran - and if the regime continues killing its own people, the President says America is prepared to respond with "very strong options." That phrase alone  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * What PIIE researchers will be watching in 2026 By Anjali V. Bhatt (PIIE) We asked our researchers what they'll be keeping their eyes on this year. Here's what they said, lightly edited for length and clarity. Gregory Auclair: How foreign pledges to invest in the US evolve. The Trump administration has promised more than $5 trillion of foreign investment in the US more PR