Pakistan recorded a significant 35 percent reduction in combat-related fatalities during March, coinciding with the launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, according to statistics released by a think tank.

Think tank founder Barbara Blaha discusses her first book, where she critiques 'Girlboss' feminism and explores why women disproportionately choose professions like early childhood education despite not being forced to.

Josh Simons, who resigned after claims that a think tank he once ran commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds, has stated he was naive regarding the situation.

Think tanks are actively exploring avenues for enhanced global cooperation on various international issues.

The Faes think tank, chaired by former popular president José María Aznar, has responded to criticism from Sánchez by defending Aznar's involvement in the Iraq War, asserting that Spain did not send troops or participate in the invasion.

Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is participating as a key player in The Special Competitive Studies Project, a private think tank focused on shaping US robotics strategy.

Manuel Escudero, a politician and economist who served as president of the Fundación Avanza, the 'think tank' of Spain's PSOE party, has passed away.

A Danish think tank, Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd, is facing criticism after its economists took leave during the election campaign and subsequently joined the Social Democrats, raising concerns about the think tank's independence.

The global fleet of electric vehicles is projected to prevent the consumption of 1.7 million barrels of oil per day by 2025, an increase from 1.3 million barrels in 2024, according to an energy think tank study.

A Spanish think tank associated with the CEOE business confederation reports that the country's train, water, and road infrastructures have accumulated a maintenance deficit of 10.5 billion euros. It suggests an investment of over 80 billion euros is needed to bring them up to par with the rest of Europe.

A new analysis from the liberal think tank Cepos indicates that inequality has seen its smallest increase during Mette Frederiksen's tenure as Prime Minister, though it is projected to rise after the upcoming election, continuing a four-decade trend.

A US think tank report indicates that most of China’s nuclear warheads are stored at a single facility in the country's northwest, posing a potential vulnerability during conflict.

A study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) indicates a rise in 'very warm nights' and increasing humidity in North India, highlighting the severe impact of extreme heat on the region.

The Swiss economic think tank Avenir Suisse is advocating for a constitutional amendment to set a higher bar for new wage contributions, such as those for the 13th AHV or Kita-Gesetz, requiring mandatory approval from the public and cantons.

Ireland is significantly behind its targets for installing heat pumps and the deep retrofitting of homes, according to analysis by a think tank.

A report reveals that UK drivers are reluctant to transition to electric vehicles, with a think tank suggesting they are 'holding back' from making the shift to electric motoring.

A new report from a think tank indicates that Europe has surpassed other regions to become the world's biggest importer of arms, reflecting shifts in global defense spending.

China ‘spy’ case linked to think tank where suspect met ministers  The Times

China ‘spy’ case linked to think tank where suspect met ministers  The Times

The United Arab Emirates is investing millions in global propaganda campaigns against Islamism, using influencers and think tanks to promote a moderate Islam while also criticizing the West for not doing enough to combat extremism.

A new justice report card from a think tank reveals that Canada continues to experience high levels of violent crime, hate crimes, and thefts, with police-reported hate crimes increasing by 85 percent between 2020 and 2024.

An analyst from the UK innovation think tank Nesta predicts that by 2026, online privacy will transition from a fundamental right to a luxury item.

Leading UK economic think tanks, the Resolution Foundation and Institute for Fiscal Studies, have warned that Britain's economic growth is expected to be the weakest in a century, excluding the pandemic and World War II periods.

China’s sovereign debt is emerging as a strategic alternative to US Treasuries as global investors look for geopolitical hedges, though greater market liquidity and deeper yuan internationalisation are still needed to cement its status as a global safe haven, an economist at a Chinese government think tank has said. “[These bonds] circumvent the restrictions of the non-convertibility of the renminbi,” said Xu Qiyuan, deputy director of the American Studies Institute at the Chinese Academy of...

US land-based reconnaissance aircraft sorties over the South China Sea decreased by around 30 per cent month on month in February, according to a Beijing-based think tank, as the US deploys assets to…

European think tank Bruegel says that Europe's “main vulnerability” is in gas, even if it doesn't buy much from that region. And advises a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.

Josh Simons has resigned as a minister following claims that the think tank he previously ran, Labour Together, commissioned a report investigating the backgrounds of journalists.

A UK think tank director states that the global energy transition away from fossil fuels is not progressing as rapidly as initially hoped.

The CEO of the Swedish think tank Timbro has sharply criticized the government's policies, particularly regarding teenage deportations and family separations, stating that voters did not anticipate such outcomes.

A US think tank has recommended a 'hellscape' drone strategy for Taiwan, aimed at deterring a potential invasion.

A UK think tank reported that global defense spending reached a record high of 400 trillion Japanese Yen last year, attributed to the prolonged military invasion by Russia and reduced US involvement in European security.

Zamiast ulegać zagranicznym wpływom lub uciekać się do protekcjonizmu, Europa może zbudować otwarty i konkurencyjny system sztucznej inteligencji – pisze Mario Mariniello z think tanku Bruegel.

US allies will suffer the biggest hit from the president's latest announcement, think tank Global Trade Alert says.

REPORTS on the attendance of parliamentarians during sessions almost invariably evoke much interest among citizens. Although the average attendance in the National Assembly has been hovering around 60 per cent for the last many years and the citizenry seems to have made its peace with that, there are statistics which sometimes shock the people. For example, a Fafen report on parliamentarians’ attendance during the 23rd National Assembly session held from Jan 12 to Jan 22 this year indicates that 47 or 14pc members remained absent throughout the session and didn’t attend even a single sitting; 276 or 83pc of the total 332 members skipped at least one session. Similar statistics about the 22nd session indicate that about 70pc of the absent members didn’t seek prior leave from the House. The system of taking attendance is such that a person marked present might not have been there throughout the sitting and his/her presence for even a fraction of the sitting may be marked as present. Given the fact that the average duration of a sitting ranges from two to three hours (it was two hours during the first year of the present National Assembly), a member attending the sitting may have been present only for a few minutes. The absence of members from a sitting significantly impacts parliamentary proceedings. Our parliamentary system requires the presence of at least 25pc of the total members which constitutes the quorum. The Assembly proceedings are stopped after a member points out a lack of quorum and the subsequent head count confirms that the minimum required members are not present. A Pildat report indicates that during the past (15th) National Assembly, lack of quorum was pointed out in 105 (23pc) of sittings, and subsequently, 72 or 16pc of the sittings had to be adjourned on this basis. The abrupt termination of a day’s proceedings impacts the productivity of the Assembly as the day’s agenda (order of the day) is left incomplete. During the five years of the 15th National Assembly, on average, less than 50pc (49.47pc to be exact) of the agenda items could be taken up by the Assembly. Ministers’ absence also impacts the quality of proceedings and some of the agenda items have to be deferred because the relevant minister is not present. During the 23rd session of the current Assembly, for example, 29 federal ministers were supposed to answer members’ questions but a majority (19) of them did not show up on the day allocated for answering questions relating to their ministries. In most cases, the absence of the minister concerned deprives members of the opportunity to ask supplementary questions. Simi­larly, adjournment motions, privilege moti­ons and call-attention notices also require the presence of the minister concerned. The Speaker has repeatedly expressed displeasure at the frequent absence of ministers. Sometimes, ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries do not show up either to fill in for the minister concerned. Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance. Ministers generally take their cue from the prime minister and they are more likely to show up in the House if the PM is particular about his presence. During the life of the 15th Assembly, the attendance of the PM was a mere 13pc (11pc for Imran Khan and 17pc for Shehbaz Sharif). The attendance becomes more known through the media in the case of plenary sittings but the status of attendance is no different in the case of parliamentary committees. Many meetings are adjourned by the chair because the minister concerned and senior officials of the ministry do not show up at the meeting, leading to a wastage of financial resources spent on convening the meetings. However, one may add that Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance. Many parliaments face a similar situation and a number of parliaments have waived the condition of the presence of a minimum percentage of members for the validity of the proceedings. For example, the UK parliament and US Congress do not have a quorum requirement. The proceedings of the legislatures continue in these countries even if a single member is present in the House. In the case of the UK parliament, many parliamentary committees hold their meetings concurrently with the plenary. The proceedings of the plenary are watched by the members on CCTV while sitting in their offices or in meeting rooms. Members’ presence is required when a motion or a bill has to be voted on. Bells are rung at that time and members available within parliamentary precincts rush to the chamber to vote. The absence of a member from the precincts during the time of the plenary is, however, rare and frowned upon. A major reason for our legislators to be casual about their presence during the Assembly sittings has a lot to do with the preferences of a majority of their voters. Most voters are not so keen about their legislators’ performance in the Assembly. A member who works very hard on his parliamentary speeches and, for example, scrutiny of the annual budget, is seldom appreciated by the constituents. People want their elected representatives to attend to their personal issues, which need an influential legislator’s support for resolution due to poor governance. Finding jobs for constituents and their family members is one of the top expectations from legislators. Interceding with the local administration and police on behalf of the constituents to sort out their day-to-day problems is also among the informal responsibilities of legislators. Attending the weddings and funerals of voters’ extended families, too, is a strong preference of constituents. These informal chores are likely to be of greater help to a legislator in his re-election than making a speech in the House. The weak attendance of legislators is, therefore, not because of their lethargy. Instead, it is a reflection of the ground realities of our own governance and culture. The writer is president of the Pakistan-based think tank Pildat. X: @ABMPildat Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

A think tank suggests that the chancellor's fiscal rules need a re-evaluation, shifting focus from a single key figure.

The US has the most expensive military in the world. Tajh Payne/US Navy via Getty Images The International Institute for Strategic Studies compiled data about the world's military budgets. The top militaries spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense, with the US leading worldwide. President Donald Trump has proposed increasing annual defense spending to $1.5 trillion. The US has the world's most expensive military, spending nearly $1 trillion on defense each year. That's roughly four times China's reported defense budget, the next largest. From spending on nuclear technology to advanced aircraft and warships, the world's top militaries allocate hundreds of billions of dollars each year to stay ahead. In some countries, big-ticket items such as naval assets or technologically advanced aircraft or missiles account for the bulk of military spending, while others devote large sums to maintaining large conscription troop systems. Ultimately, military spending varies by country depending on location and interests, Gian Gentile, a retired US Army colonel and senior historian at RAND, told Business Insider. Some countries prioritize homeland defense while others value overmatch and far-reaching power projection. "The US spends a lot on more sophisticated, extremely precise weapon systems," he said. A military's budget can be measured either as a total amount or as a share of its country's GDP, reflecting the burden on its economy. Worldwide, countries spent an average of 2.4% of their GDP on defense in 2024. Wartime spending as a share of GDP typically rises, putting strain on the civilian economy, said Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ukraine in 2024, for example, devoted over 15% of its GDP to its military, the highest share globally. Spending statistics help paint a picture of defense priorities, but they don't always translate into readiness for conflict. "Readiness is very expensive, and perishable," Cancian said. A country's on-paper investment in its defense systems doesn't always translate directly into military capability, he added. Training and maintenance are often overlooked in analyses of spending on equipment and technologies. A particularly significant cost when it comes to technologically advanced aircraft, for instance, is maintenance and sustainment. Still, looking at military budgets can reveal how much capital each country relies on to defend itself. Last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based think tank, released its Military Balance report, which included data on nearly every country's defense budget based on each's reported 2024 figures. The report includes each country's total budget (in US dollars), per-capita figures, and defense budget as a share of GDP. Some countries, such as North Korea, Libya, Syria, Cuba, and Afghanistan, did not publicly report their defense budgets. These are the 30 countries that spend the most on their military, ranked by the size of their defense budgets. 30. Qatar KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.66 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,785 Percentage of GDP: 4.36% 29. Norway Yauhen Yerchak/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.79 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,776 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 28. Mexico Victoria Razo / AFP Defense budget: $10.19 billion Defense budget per capita: $78 Percentage of GDP: 0.55% 27. Indonesia BAY ISMOYO / AFP Defense budget: $10.93 billion Defense budget per capita: $39 Percentage of GDP: 0.78% 26. Sweden Leon Neal/Getty Images Defense budget: $12.25 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,157 Percentage of GDP: 2.01% 25. Iraq Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP Defense budget: $12.68 billion Defense budget per capita: $301 Percentage of GDP: 4.8% 24. Turkey Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $14.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $170 Percentage of GDP: 1.06% 23. Singapore ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $15.17 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,517 Percentage of GDP: 2.86% 22. Taiwan I-Hwa Cheng / AFP Defense budget: $18.86 billion Defense budget per capita: $799 Percentage of GDP: 2.43% 21. Spain picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Defense budget: $19.44 billion Defense budget per capita: $411 Percentage of GDP: 1.12% 20. Algeria NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Defense budget: $21.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $455 Percentage of GDP: 8.23% 19. United Arab Emirates VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $22.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,220 Percentage of GDP: 4.09% 18. The Netherlands Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP Defense budget: $23.61 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,328 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 17. Brazil Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $24.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $111 Percentage of GDP: 1.11% 16. Canada Artur Widak/NurPhoto Defense budget: $27 billion Defense budget per capita: $696 Percentage of GDP: 1.22% 15. Poland Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto Defense budget: $28 billion Defense budget per capita: $723 Percentage of GDP: 3.25% 14. Ukraine Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP Defense budget: $28.41 billion Defense budget per capita: $797 Percentage of GDP: 15.43% 13. Israel Elke Scholiers/Getty Images Defense budget: $33.75 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,589 Percentage of GDP: 6.39% 12. Italy Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Defense budget: $35.23 billion Defense budget per capita: $578 Percentage of GDP: 1.48% 11. Australia Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Defense budget: $36.40 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,360 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 10. South Korea Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $43.88 billion Defense budget per capita: $842 Percentage of GDP: 2.35% 9. Japan JIJI Press / AFP Defense budget: $53.01 billion Defense budget per capita: $430 Percentage of GDP: 1.3% 8. France Philippe Magoni / POOL / AFP Defense budget: $64.03 billion Defense budget per capita: $937 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 7. Saudi Arabia BANDAR ALDANDANI/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $71.73 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,963 Percentage of GDP: 6.52% 6. India Roslan RAHMAN / AFP Defense budget: $74.36 billion Defense budget per capita: $53 Percentage of GDP: 1.91% 5. United Kingdom Owen Humphreys - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Defense budget: $81.06 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,184 Percentage of GDP: 2.26% 4. Germany Michaela Stache / AFP Defense budget: $85.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,022 Percentage of GDP: 1.83% 3. Russia VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $120.32 billion Defense budget per capita: $854 Percentage of GDP: 5.51% 2. China Greg Baker / AFP Defense budget: $234.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $166 Percentage of GDP: 1.29% 1. United States Mario Tama/Getty Images Defense budget: $967.96 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,831 Percentage of GDP: 3.32% Read the original article on Business Insider

A new think tank has been formed in Hong Kong by scholars, professionals, and former government officials. Its goal is to bridge a perceived talent gap in Hong Kong studies.

President John Dramani Mahama is set to review and act on a formal petition from policy think tank IMANI Africa regarding alleged political interference in Ghana's insurance sector.

A director from the Danish think tank CEPOS has called for Denmark to be a generous nation where individuals are encouraged to grow beyond mediocrity, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and fostering investment for future prosperity.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly attacked Israel again and declared their intention to continue military operations, while a think tank expresses concern over their involvement in the conflict.

China Daily publishes an article accusing a US think tank of using distortion to 'bait the hook,' implying a deliberate misrepresentation of facts.

James Meadway's new radical think tank, described as a 'Green policy factory,' has been launched in the UK. A report by the Verdant think tank suggests that rooting out waste, fraud, and tax avoidance could save UK taxpayers up to £30bn annually, money that could improve public services.

A former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has urged Morocco to revive the spirit of the 1975 Green March by sending unarmed civilians into the Spanish-held enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.

A South Korean state-run think tank, KIDA, has recommended that the military redesign its facility protection standards, assuming that drone attacks cannot be fully intercepted due to rapid advances in drone technology.

Many private think tanks expect corporate capital spending to remain firm, but concerns linger over the conflict in Iran.

A South Korean government-affiliated think tank estimates that North Korea could earn over 2 trillion yen (approximately $13 billion USD) from dispatching troops and exporting weapons to Russia. This income is seen as potentially offsetting the effects of international economic sanctions on North Korea.

A think tank warns that interest payments on the US national debt are projected to grow faster than the country's GDP within the next five years, signaling a potential fiscal crisis.

Marrakech – A prominent American think tank has called on President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to formally recognize Spain’s North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla as…

Σημαντικά αναμένεται να επιβαρύνει τον οικογενειακό προϋπολογισμό η ραγδαία άνοδος των τιμών του πετρελαίου, η οποία πυροδοτήθηκε από τη σύρραξη στο Ιράν Σύμφωνα με αναλυτές του think tank Transport…

A global think tank has urged the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to rebuild trust to prevent the collapse of the Bangsamoro peace process.

SAFE for the president and president of the NBP is stirring in a glass of water, without sugar. An illusion – assesses Maciej Bukowski, economist, CEO of the WiseEuropa think tank, in an interview with 'Rzeczpospolita'.

Taiwan's Prime Minister visited Japan to watch baseball, a trip the Japanese government insists was private with no official contacts, but which angered China. A prominent Chinese think tank warns that escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait are China's main geopolitical risk for 2026.

A Swedish think tank reports that China's arms imports have dropped by nearly three-quarters over the past five years, largely due to the country replacing overseas weapons purchases with domestic technology.

A European Union official think tank has urged the bloc to use its large market as leverage against China to secure concessions, warning that failure to do so could lead to a manufacturing collapse.

China ‘spy’ case linked to think tank where suspect met ministers  The Times

President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps to curb illegal mining, widely known as…

A new intern claims Camilla Reksten-Monsen was involved in the logistics of her employment at the IPI think tank, and the woman now identifies herself as one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims.

The Pentagon has banned 22 universities, including Harvard and Yale, from participating in military education programs and is cutting ties with several think tanks involved in defense research.

Geir O. Pedersen is under scrutiny for allocating millions in support to his friend Terje Rød-Larsen's think tank, with questions of impartiality arising years later, especially in light of Epstein revelations.

A new report from a think tank warns that the Canadian government's 'Buy Canadian' policy, which will extend to contracts between $5 million and $24 million later this year, could cost taxpayers up to $12 billion per year.

LG AI Research, LG's AI think tank, is set to unveil its latest multimodal large language model, Exaone 4.5, in the first half of this year, combining visual and linguistic intelligence to push its AI model toward global competitiveness.

Minister Josh Simons resigned after facing claims that the think tank he previously ran commissioned a report investigating journalists' backgrounds.

An event by the Think Tank 'PAREMVASI' highlighted Northern Greece's crucial role as an energy hub for the Balkans and Europe in the current explosive geopolitical climate.

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has urged public policy think tanks to enhance their efforts and exert more pressure on critical national issues.

Analysts from the Jagiellonian Club in Poland have proposed an alternative to existing child benefits like '800 plus' and 'babciowe.' They suggest a one-time payment of 200,000 PLN for each child at birth, arguing that money is not the sole factor in declining birth rates.

A claim has emerged that the Starmerite think tank, Labour Together, paid a PR firm to investigate Sunday Times reporters, raising concerns about political tactics.

A new analysis from a think tank reveals that Russia's crude oil export revenues have fallen by 18 percent over the past year, despite an increase in export volumes.

Sir Keir Starmer has initiated an ethics investigation into a Labour cabinet office minister following allegations that a Labour think tank funded an inquiry into journalists.

A nationwide mural contest backed by Philippine government agencies has been launched in Manila, the latest in a string of cultural initiatives aimed at shaping public narratives around the South China Sea dispute. Organised by a Manila-based maritime think tank and supported by state institutions including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the competition invites artists, students and ordinary Filipinos to create large-scale works inspired by the “West Philippine Sea” – Manil...

Millions flowed into Terje Rød-Larsen's think tank, and an Epstein warning was allegedly leaked to Norwegian diplomats, prompting staff to raise alarms.

A think tank linked to Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney, Labour Together, has been exposed for allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign against journalists investigating the organization.

The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into allegations that a Labour think tank paid a firm to investigate a journalist regarding a story about undeclared donations.

Keir Starmer is facing calls for an inquiry into Labour Together, a think tank that reportedly paid £36,000 to investigate journalists. The organization was instrumental in Starmer's election as party leader.

The Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) in Ghana has suggested establishing a Multiparty Democracy and Constitutional Reform Commission (MDCRC) to oversee ongoing constitutional reforms.

A renowned think tank in Morocco has invited scholars, diplomats, journalists, and military strategists to participate in a brainstorming session focused on multifaceted wars.

A study by the London think tank CLTR reports a fivefold increase in suspected cases of AI scheming against user intentions over the past five months, highlighting growing issues with artificial intelligence control.

Pakistan's planned app-based fuel subsidy program for low-income users, which includes a quota system, is now facing warnings from a think tank that fuel price differential claims could reach Rs100 billion and worsen inflation, shortages, and black market activity.

A finance think tank predicts that the ongoing Middle East conflict could lead to moderate to extreme inflation growth by 2026, with short-term energy price increases.

Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has voiced concerns over the Ghanaian government's decision to re-initiate a SIM card re-registration exercise, labeling it a continuation of past policy failures rather than a genuine reform.

Finnish economic research institute Etla estimates in a new report that Finland needs to increase net immigration to 44,000 annually.

An American think tank suggests a Russian offensive in Ukraine is likely this summer, believing Russia has Trump's support, though Swedish military experts disagree with this assessment.

The Hungarian capital, popular among hard-right circles in the West, is home to a number of think tanks and conferences promoting the image of Prime Minister Viktor Orban with the approach of the…

A new £1 billion plan by Labour leader Keir Starmer to tackle youth unemployment is facing criticism from a think tank, which warns it will only benefit a small number of young people.

The Centre for Social Justice said more men should be encouraged to work and marry at a younger age to tackle falling fertility rates

Luxembourg's Chamber of Commerce think tank, Idea, is analyzing measures to combat the housing shortage, including the potential expropriation of building land. The Ministry of Housing emphasizes the importance of activating available land.

Policy Think Tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) has formally requested detailed disclosures from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) regarding the divestment of a portion of the nation’s gold reserves in the last quarter of 2025.

Uzbekistan and Germany are strengthening cooperation between their respective think tanks to foster intellectual exchange and policy development.

A prominent Chinese think tank has identified escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s foremost external security concern for 2026, citing uncertainties from US midterm elections and Japan's growing involvement.

Europe now world's biggest arms importer, think tank says  Reuters

A China 'spy' case is reportedly linked to a think tank where the suspect had meetings with government ministers.

China ‘spy’ case linked to think tank where suspect met ministers  The Times

A Danish think tank, CEPOS, has calculated that the Social Democrats' pension proposal, aimed at extending pension benefits for Danes, would cost 31.5 billion Danish kroner annually.

Pierwszych sto godzin operacji amerykańskich sił przeciwko Iranowi kosztowało 3,7 miliardów dolarów - poinformował think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies.

An investigative report reveals that Camilla Reksten-Monsen, who previously shared secrets of the IPI think tank with Jeffrey Epstein, was found working at the Norwegian Intelligence Service in Oslo after her disappearance.

The US Department of Defense has delisted 22 universities, including Ivy League and top research institutes, along with several major think tanks, from its Professional Military Education programs.

A New Zealand think tank reports that New Zealanders are increasingly feeling the effects of rising inequality, expressing deep unease about the economy's handling of housing and cost of living challenges.

A portion of future NATO defense spending may be allocated to infrastructure, with a RUSI think tank study proposing surprising uses of natural barriers like swamps to impede enemy forces.

Third Way, the moderate Democratic advocacy group and think tank, has an expansive and expensive plan to shape the 2028 presidential campaign.

Alireza Arafi considered highly educated, fluent in Arabic and English, and notably technologically adept, as per his profile by think tanks, Iranian regime

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was banning attendance at Yale, Princeton, Brown and other elite colleges and think tanks, accusing them of indoctrinating service members with liberal ideologies.

A think tank has suggested that Taiwan should adopt a 'hellscape' strategy.

A Dutch think tank, the ICCT, has reported that Russia is linked to 151 hybrid warfare operations in Europe since 2022, noting that the actual number of incidents is likely higher.

Bastian Giegerich, Director-General of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), said there was "little indication" that "Russia's ability to continue the war against Ukraine into its fifth year has weakened."

China’s maritime militia was deployed in “record-high numbers” across the disputed South China Sea in 2025, according to a US think tank report. However, the report also cited a concentration of civilian fishing fleets near less contested reefs, saying this suggested their waning strategic role for Beijing. The report was published on Monday by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) – a research programme affiliated with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, a...

The Prime Minister has ordered an ethics investigation into a minister regarding claims related to the Labour Together think tank, which commissioned a report investigating a journalist's background.

The Spanish Vox party is reinforcing its ties with two think tanks within Trump's orbit, such as the Heritage Foundation, finding common ground in their opposition to 'woke' culture and immigration.

Tallinn University political scientist Ott Lumi told ERR Estonia's governance is overly technocratic, prompting the launch of the Chamber of Principle, an open platform offering ideas to all political parties.

During the past decade, Chinese think tanks have had the best of two worlds – having the backing of the government while having some room to move outside it. Encouraged by the country’s leadership to promote China’s soft power, the sector has grown in influence as retired officials have come on board, bringing expertise, connections and some freedom. Not unlike their Western counterparts, these institutes have come to play major roles in Track 2 diplomacy and policy recommendations. But two...

Ed Crane, who founded the Cato Institute with seed money from Charles Koch and built it into a prominent libertarian think tank, has died at 81.

Reports indicate that Labour activists allegedly paid for a smear campaign targeting journalists, raising questions about party conduct.