international cooperation

As the world breathes easier after weathering the 2022–23 global mpox outbreak, another more lethal strain of the virus is surging in central Africa — largely ignored, underfunded, and under-monitored.

In a rare display of continued cooperation amidst a tense geopolitical climate, a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a joint Russian-American crew has successfully launched and docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

The recent Paris summit highlighted urgent calls for a unified European security strategy in response to ongoing geopolitical challenges, particularly the Ukraine conflict. European leaders, including Macron and Scholz, emphasized the necessity for collective action amidst rising transatlantic tensions and internal divisions within Europe. Discussions focused on enhancing defense cooperation and the potential establishment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Despite existing disparities in national interests and the rise of populist movements threatening EU solidarity, the outcomes of the summit offer a critical platform for fostering cooperation and addressing the complexities of shared values. As Europe navigates this evolving landscape, the imperative for a coherent response to external threats becomes increasingly clear.