An assessment of how the Russo-Ukrainian war and Middle East crises interact with Europe’s political, economic and social vulnerabilities and the risk of wider escalation.
Published: 8 October 2026Event date: 8 October 2026 The Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the outreach cited by Reuters. The move marks a shift from Washington’s post-coup effort to isolate the generals and comes as Myanmar remains in conflict and under military…
Event date: 6 October 2026 U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran would need to reduce its uranium-enrichment capacity for a settlement to end the war. He said assurances alone would not meet U.S. demands. The remarks describe Washington’s negotiating position; no agreement or change in operational posture was reported. Source: ReutersTags: Iran, United States,…
Event date: 4–5 October 2026 (visit and opening period; the exact ceremony date is not specified). Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is visiting Arizona for the opening of a de facto consulate in Phoenix. The office is intended to deepen economic and trade ties with the United States, which has no formal diplomatic relations with…