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 Reframes Foreign Aid: Permanent Cuts Spark Strategic Shift in Global Development Role

The UK’s foreign aid budget reduction to 0.3% of gross national income is now a permanent fixture, according to the development minister, who described...

Trump Administration Axes Hundreds at Voice of America, Sparks Deportation Fears and Press Freedom Outcry

In a move drawing sharp criticism from media advocates, the Trump administration has dismissed nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America (VOA), the...

Liberals Reach Out to NDP MPs as Carney Eyes Majority Without Formal Deal

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has confirmed that Liberal operatives are quietly reaching out to NDP Members of Parliament in an apparent effort to...

Trump’s Middle East Tour Shifts Focus to Business Deals Amid Regional Turmoil

President Donald Trump embarks Monday on his first major foreign trip of his second term, centering his agenda on high-stakes business deals in Saudi...

Redrawing Reality: The Myths and Meaning Behind the U.S.-Canada Border

In a recent Oval Office conversation, a high-level U.S. official referred to the U.S.-Canada border as an “artificial line,” suggesting it was arbitrarily drawn...

Trump Secures First Post-Tariff Trade Deal with U.K., Promises ‘Full and Comprehensive’ Pact

Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking his administration's first major deal since sweeping tariffs...