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...

UK’s Courtship of Silicon Valley Giants Raises Sovereignty Questions

The UK government's intensive courtship of Silicon Valley giants, exemplified by talks of a £2 billion deal with OpenAI, is raising questions about national...

Appellate Court Validates Administration’s Argument About Immigration Law Consistency

The Ninth Circuit's ruling Wednesday supports the Trump administration's argument that immigration law must be applied consistently regardless of individual circumstances or humanitarian considerations....

History’s Shadow: Finland’s Leader Reminds Trump of Soviet Aggression

The shadow of history looms over Washington as Finnish President Alexander Stubb joins a European delegation to support Ukraine. His message to Donald Trump...

Beyond Restitution: France’s Acknowledgment in Cameroon Moves Past Artifacts

France's dialogue with its African past has moved beyond the restitution of artifacts to a more direct confrontation with historical violence. The acknowledgment of...

Treasury Committee Member Blasts Chancellor’s Car Finance Stance

Bobby Dean, a prominent member of the Treasury committee, has launched a scathing critique of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's handling of the car finance scandal....

A Nuclear Undercurrent: Trump’s Response to Medvedev’s Provocation

A palpable nuclear undercurrent now flows through international relations following President Donald Trump's order to move nuclear-capable submarines to "appropriate regions." This significant action...