America the Fearful: How Visions of U.S. Decline Risk Becoming a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
In the pre-dawn hours of January 12, 2026, U.S. special forces executed a daring raid on Caracas, apprehending Venezuelan strongman […]
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China’s Quiet Return to Libya: Ambassador Ma Xueliang and Beijing’s North African Gambit
Analysis | As instability reshapes global power dynamics, China’s diplomatic foothold in Tripoli reveals a patient strategy decades in the
‘Better Outcome Than We Had Expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s Likely Election Win Has Analysts Upbeat
A Bhumjaithai Party Victory Could Improve Political Stability, Boosting Foreign Inflows and the Country’s Economy When the final votes were
South China Sea Talks: China-Philippines Signal Thaw Amid Tensions
After a year-long diplomatic freeze, China and the Philippines resumed bilateral talks on January 29, 2026, in Cebu, reaching preliminary
Top 10 Countries Leading with Balanced Foreign Policies for a More Peaceful World in 2026
On a frigid January morning in 2025, as Donald Trump returned to the White House with promises to reshape America’s
American Authoritarianism 2026: The Real Costs of Democratic Decline and How to Reverse It
As the United States slides toward competitive authoritarianism, the economic and social costs mount—but history suggests democracy’s erosion is not
US-Taiwan Arms Sales Spark Diplomatic Crisis as Trump-Xi Summit Looms
The delicate dance of US-China relations faces a critical stress test as Washington prepares to authorize a new multi-billion dollar
Iran-US Nuclear Talks Resume in Oman: A High-Stakes Gamble Amid Protests, Threats, and Regional Tensions
Iran and US begin crucial nuclear talks in Oman amid Trump’s military threats, deadly protest crackdown, and escalating Middle East
Russian Spy Spacecraft Have Intercepted Europe’s Key Satellites, Officials Believe
The orbital theatre above Europe has become a silent battleground. Moscow’s Luch-2 spy spacecraft—a 1,500-kilogram signals intelligence platform masquerading as
Pakistan and Kazakhstan Forge Strategic Partnership: A $1 Billion Trade Boost and Geopolitical Shift in 2026
A historic state visit transforms bilateral relations as Central and South Asia position themselves at the heart of a changing
The Washington-Islamabad Tightrope: Navigating Relations with the US in a Post-Withdrawal Era
Pakistan’s surprising diplomatic resurgence with Trump’s Washington defies predictions. From $500M mineral deals to joint military exercises, explore the evolving
The Predatory Hegemon: How Trump Wields American Power in His Second Term
In an era of unprecedented disruption, Donald Trump’s return to the White House has transformed U.S. foreign policy from benevolent