Deep Dive CUSMA, Explained: The Trade Deal Trump Built, Attacked, and May Now Put at Risk A deep dive into CUSMA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA, why Trump is questioning its future, and what is at stake for North America. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
News Nordic and Baltic Leaders Back Ukraine’s Security Push Ahead of NATO and G7 Summits Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders from the Nordic and Baltic countries in Tallinn on Tuesday, using the Ukraine–NB8 Summit to press for stronger military cooperation, enhanced air defense capabilities, and continued support for Ukraine’s path toward European Union and NATO membership. The summit brought together leaders from By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation What happened? The United States, Japan, and the Philippines met in Manila for their second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue, a regular forum focused on security and cooperation at sea. Officially, the three countries discussed maritime cooperation, joint exercises, foreign assistance coordination, and capacity-building programs to support a “free and open By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford News NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a critical test mission scheduled for 2027 that will help pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon and future missions to Mars. The crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, alongside European By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
News Everything You Need to Know About the Middle East Right Now From Israel-Iran tensions and fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to Hormuz security risks, Gulf investments, sanctions and diplomacy, here is the complete overview of the developments shaping the region. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read
AI for All? Canada Says Innovation Must Serve People First News Canada’s Human Rights Watchdogs Welcome New AI Strategy — But Warn Safeguards Must Come First Officials welcome the government’s new AI for All strategy but say stronger oversight, accessibility safeguards, and accountability measures are needed before AI systems shape decisions on jobs, healthcare, housing, and public services. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Europe Draws Its Red Lines Before the Next Round of Ukraine Talks France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine have outlined the conditions they believe must underpin any future peace settlement with Russia. By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
Prime Minister Carney speaks with the Heads of Canada’s missions in Ottawa, Ontario. Photo: PMO News Carney Heads to Europe as Canada Prepares for a High-Stakes G7 Summit Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France, Ireland, and the G7 Leaders’ Summit as Canada seeks deeper partnerships in trade, defense, AI, and critical minerals amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
The U.S. Is Pulling 900 Sensors Out of the Ocean Explained The U.S. Is Pulling 900 Sensors Out of the Ocean. The Consequences Will Last Decades. Built to operate for 25 years, one of the world’s most advanced ocean monitoring systems is being dismantled after just a decade, ending a scientific record that researchers hoped would last generations. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
News Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Israeli Espionage Concerns The U.S. Department of Defense has reportedly elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment regarding Israel to its highest level, amid concerns that Israeli intelligence services may have monitored sensitive American negotiations with Iran. According to reporting by The New York Times, U.S. officials believe Israel may have attempted to By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
Photo: BalkanWeb.com News Thousands Protest Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Project in Albania Thousands of people gathered in Albania’s capital, Tirana, this week to protest a proposed €1.4 billion luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners. Demonstrators marched under the slogan “Albania Is Not For Sale,” accusing the government of prioritizing foreign investment over environmental protection By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Protests in Bolivia Photo: Video Screenshot, X Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy, Translated: The Americas Just Picked a Side in Bolivia Diplomatic statements are often written to sound neutral. This one is not. As part of ONEST’s ongoing Diplomacy, Translated series, we examine official government statements and explain what they mean beyond the diplomatic language. Bolivia’s nationwide protests entered their fifth week in early June 2026, with thousands from By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read
