Russia’s withdrawal from key conflict zones leaves the U.S. with selective gains, while China and Turkiye are stepping up to expand their influence. Jan. 15, 2026, Moscow, Russia: President Vladimir ...

Singapore strategically navigates rivalries, maintaining economic ties with China and security cooperation with the U.S. while pursuing its national interests. July 11, 2025: Inside the Rain Vortex, ...

Illicit gold financing networks prolong the Sudan war, while the neighbors who can help most are embroiled in their own disagreements. The conflict that ignited in Sudan in April 2023 began as a power ...

What appears to be a transatlantic rift is, in fact, a return to America’s original hemispheric identity. U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visit a golf course on ...

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As a two-year consumer and liquidity-fueled boom petered out in 2025, the economy has transitioned into a complex mix of resilience and stagnation. Sep. 3, 2025: Managing sanctions and trade flows in ...

The popularity of conservative nationalist movements and political parties is on the rise. One shared position is support for more restrictive immigration policies. Recent political events in Europe ...

The quality of education has a profound impact on how nations fare in the global race for wealth, social harmony and security. The West is headed in the wrong direction. Italian students took to the ...

The rapid rise of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea poses a threat to regional security and could fuel jihadist movements coming from the inland. The coastal area surrounding the Gulf of Guinea comprises ...

The Human Rights Council of the United Nations is unable to confront serious human rights situations evenhandedly. The divergent interests of the UN membership makes reform of the Human Rights Council ...

Factory-built reactors offer a scalable, low-carbon solution for climate and digital needs yet still face legacy challenges to nuclear deployment. July 2023: The factory-assembled core of a small ...

Iran’s sway in the oil market is fading as global supply chains diversify and new producers emerge, with China buying most of its exports at a discount. Iran remains a major oil producer, but its ...