Politics

The Power of Disruption: How War with Hezbollah Reset Israel’s Northern Relations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is embracing a strategy of disruption, arguing that the war with Hezbollah has successfully reset Israel's relations with its northern neighbors. On Sunday, he announced...

A Chilly Exchange in London: US and UK Clash on Palestine

Despite the formal pomp of a state visit, a chilly diplomatic exchange unfolded in London on Thursday over...

From ‘Singular Talent’ to Singular Embarrassment: Mandelson’s Brief US Stint

Peter Mandelson's brief stint as US ambassador has transformed him from a "singular talent," in the government's words,...

Broken Promises: Pharma’s Disillusionment with UK Government’s Vision

The pharmaceutical industry is expressing deep disillusionment with the UK government, arguing that its vision for a thriving...

The Drone Question: Trump’s Cautious Stance on Unmanned Warfare

The question of how to respond to threats in the age of unmanned warfare is at the heart...

Nepal’s Information Blackout Fails as Street Protests Go Viral

The Nepalese government's attempt to impose an information blackout by banning social media has failed spectacularly. Instead of controlling the narrative, the ban simply...

The Price of a Tech Deal: UK Signals Willingness to Overlook Gaza, Rule of Law

The price of securing a landmark technology deal with the United States appears to be a willingness to overlook deep disagreements on key issues...

Putin’s Power Play: Threatening West to Solidify Control Over Ukraine’s Future

Vladimir Putin is engaged in a major power play, using the threat of a wider war to solidify Russia's control over Ukraine's future. By...

Putin and Xi: The Architects of a New Global Order

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have declared their bilateral relationship to be at an “unprecedentedly high level,” framing their...

Court Finds Trump Acted Illegally with Global “Reciprocal” Tariffs

A U.S. federal appeals court has found that Donald Trump acted illegally when he imposed his "reciprocal" tariffs on countries across the globe. The...

A Growing Stack of ‘Trump 2028’ Hats: Newsom Sees a Coordinated Push

Governor Gavin Newsom says he has a "growing stack of ‘Trump 2028’ hats," and he doesn't see them as a joke. He views them...