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ONEST Explained: Canada Deepens Arctic, Defense, and Tech Alliances with Norway, UK, and Germany

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visits to Norway and the UK mark a major shift in Canada’s strategy, deepening Arctic security, defense cooperation, AI, space, and critical minerals partnerships with Nordic and transatlantic allies.

By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read

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Inside Qatar’s Warning: War, Energy Shock, and a Region Redrawing Its Security Order

Qatar warns the Iran–Israel conflict is reshaping regional security and threatening global energy systems, with risks to LNG supply and the Strait of Hormuz.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

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MARCH 16: U.S.–Iran War Enters Third Week; Allies Reject Hormuz Coalition; Israel Expands Lebanon Operations

As the U.S.–Iran war expands across the Gulf, allies resist calls to secure the Strait of Hormuz while global diplomacy strains under widening conflict.

By Olga Nesterova • 11 min read

Diplomatic Note: Across Conflicts and Continents, Women Recognize the Same Struggle

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

From the UN this week: CSW vote, diplomatic notes, and new reporting

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

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Canada unveils $40B Arctic strategy as global tensions reshape the North

Canada’s government announced a $40 billion plan to defend Arctic sovereignty, expand military infrastructure, and develop critical minerals in the North.

By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read

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U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to stabilize markets during Iran conflict

The Trump administration has eased some sanctions on Russia to stabilize oil markets during the Iran conflict, acknowledging the move could benefit Moscow.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

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WHO reports attacks on hospitals and rising displacement amid Middle East escalation

The World Health Organization warns that escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting hospitals, displacing hundreds of thousands, and increasing public health risks across the region.

By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read

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