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...

Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow Amid Drone Strikes and Deepening China-Russia Alliance

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a four-day state visit to Moscow, signaling a bold reaffirmation of China’s strategic alliance with Russia even as...

Trump–Carney Showdown: Can U.S.–Canada Relations Recover After Talk of Annexation?

President Donald Trump is set to meet newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday, following weeks of heightened...

Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels AfD a Right-Wing Extremist Group

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “right-wing extremist effort,”...

Han Duck-soo Resigns as Acting President to Launch Bid for South Korea’s Top Office

SEOUL, South Korea — Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president, announced his resignation Thursday to pursue what he called a "heavier responsibility," confirming expectations...

Trump Unveils New Trade Pacts, Ukraine Minerals Deal, and Faces Economic Backlash Amid Tariff Tensions

President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States is finalizing trade agreements with South Korea, Japan, and India, as part of a broader push...

Federal Party Leaders Race Across Canada in Final Push for Tight Election Battles

With just hours left before Canadians head to the polls, federal party leaders are sprinting across the country, targeting battleground ridings critical to Monday’s...