Open Dialogue Research Journal
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran has come under severe strain after a renewed exchange of missile strikes and air attacks threatened to reignite one of the Middle East’s most dangerous confrontations. Despite direct intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly urged both sides to “immediately stop shooting,” […]
Part I As Finland accelerates the most ambitious military modernization program in its modern history, a new and far more sensitive debate is emerging in Helsinki. The issue is not about tanks, fighter jets, or reserve forces. It concerns nuclear weapons. For decades, Finland maintained a clear legal prohibition on […]
Few European countries have undergone a more profound security transformation in recent years than Finland. Since joining NATO in April 2023, the Nordic nation has become one of the alliance’s most valuable contributors, bringing with it a defence model that has been refined over decades rather than built in reaction […]
fRussia launched one of its largest combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv in recent months overnight on May 24, leaving at least four people dead and dozens injured across the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region. The strike came only days after the deadly attack on a student dormitory in […]
A devastating attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, located in the Luhansk region, has left dozens of families grieving and reignited international debate over the human cost of the conflict in Ukraine. According to local authorities and emergency services cited in Russian media reports, 21 students were killed and […]
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing this week carried symbolism far beyond diplomacy. Coming only days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, the summit highlighted the increasingly complex balance of global power and demonstrated how Beijing is positioning itself […]
Cuba is facing one of the most severe crises in its modern history. A dramatic shortage of oil, combined with mounting pressure from the United States, has pushed the Caribbean nation toward economic paralysis and growing social unrest. With fuel reserves nearly exhausted, repeated nationwide blackouts, and shortages affecting nearly […]
The global consequences of war are rarely confined to battlefields. In 2026, the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered a humanitarian emergency far beyond the Middle East. One of the most critical flashpoints is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital shipping route through […]
Sweden, long known for its environmental consciousness and ambitious climate goals, is entering a new chapter in its energy strategy. The country’s government has made clear that nuclear power is no longer viewed as a legacy technology from the past, but as an essential pillar of the future. Faced with […]
King Charles III’s recent state visit to the United States has drawn widespread attention, not merely because of royal ceremony or historic tradition, but because it took place during one of the most politically tense moments in recent Anglo-American relations. Intended as a gesture of friendship and a celebration of […]
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