New political science research suggests democracies can survive authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump, but successful recoveries are often fragile and temporary. On 14 October 2025, Vox reported that two research teams studying democratic U-turns reached...

A Hezbollah operative is linked to the recent UK decision to ban Israeli soccer fans from an Aston Villa match. A dossier, compiled by a pro-Palestinian group, had cited significant safety risks. On 19 October...

Iranian expatriates increasingly perceive harassment, cyberattacks, and surveillance by Tehran-linked actors as routine and inescapable aspects of life abroad. On 21 October 2025, Iran International reported that UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato criticized Iran’s continued...

Flemish Minister for Employment Zuhal Demir has urged Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prévot to launch an investigation into the alleged abuse of the Flanders immigration system by the Turkish authorities. On 19 October 2025, The...