Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat as Biden sends troops to evacuate U.S. personnel

Today's Big Question With conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, the 'spark' that could ignite all-out war 'already exists'

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 April 24

Under the radar Ukraine military adviser hints at widening draft to women, as other countries weigh defence options amid global insecurity

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 April 24

Under the radar Digitally savvy nation uses popular app to file compensation claims, access funds and rebuild destroyed homes

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 12 March 24

Today's Big Question Zelenskyy hints at ousting of popular military chief, but risks backlash amid dwindling munitions, delayed funding and Russian bombardment

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 6 February 24

Today's Big Question The country's armed forces ignore country's economic woes, control its institutions and, critics say, engineer election results

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 31 January 24

Today's Big Question Tehran seeks to supplant US and Saudi Arabia as dominant power in Middle East while forcing Israel to end Gaza war

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 30 January 24

Speed Read Deal doesn't include an agreement to end war, but might be 'the only path that could lead to a ceasefire', said US officials

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 23 January 24

Speed Read Civilians must prepare for life-changing conflict and mass mobilisation, says military chief

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 19 January 24