Shaping Thailand’s Future and New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Thailand’s new prime minister is Paetongtarn Shinawatra. She is the second female to assume the post and the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin…
‘We are all on the front line’: DR Congo’s young women rebels take on M23 | Conflict News
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Marie Byamwungu fiddles with the overlong sleeves of her camouflage shirt, the military uniform hanging like a costume…
As USC defense bulks up, once-out-of-shape Kobe Pepe shines
His physical transformation, spanning four years at USC, may not have been the stuff of Instagram thirst traps. His shirtless before-and-after shots weren’t shared by…
Russia accuses Ukraine of opening ‘African front’ as Niger cuts Kyiv ties | Conflict News
Ukraine is seeking support from the Global South, but several West African states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.Russia has accused Ukraine of…
Ali: What’s so hard about mixed-race heritage for Trump to understand?
It wasn’t a debate. It was train wreck interview, and no one from Donald Trump’s party has called on him to step out of the…
Ukraine holds the front line, seeks Chinese mediation for talks with Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba was in Beijing on July 23-24, for what he called “very deep and concentrated” talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang…
The World Shames Ethiopia Over Recognizing Somaliland
Ethiopia, after attaining fully-fledged BRICS (an association consisting of nations) membership beginning 2024, has suddenly come under global condemnation over recognizing its neighbour Somaliland. As…
Terrell Davis handcuffed by FBI after ‘tapping’ fight attendant on plane
Terrell Davis gently touched his wife, Tamiko, on the shoulder multiple times with one finger. He was attempting to demonstrate the physical contact he made…
China’s approach to African Economic Development
The twenty-first century has seen China to emerge as a key player in the global affairs and in particular economic development trend. For sure, China’s…
A New Chapter in the South China Sea Dispute
Amid tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, a new chapter has emerged in the region following the defense pact between…
Trump’s defeated Republican rivals show united front
One by one, Donald Trump’s defeated rivals for the 2024 Republican nomination took the stage to sing his praises at the party's convention on Tuesday…
Trump Lucky to Survive Shooting – What could be done
What happened at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has shocked and appalled although even a cursory look at the rhetoric preceding it should have…
Reproductive Violence: Forced Sterilization of Women with Disabilities in Australia
Bodily autonomy is the inherent right of every individual to make decisions about their own body without coercion or violence from others. This right is…
Towards Regional Resurgence: Revitalizing SICA, Decolonization and ASEAN Insights
Latin America has experienced its ups and downs for centuries. Its development tends to take a long time, even after it is free from colonialism.…
Trump to attend Republican National Convention despite injuries
Despite sustaining injuries in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign has confirmed that he will still be…
Cosmopolitanism and Global Solidarity in Collective Action for Madagascar’s Famine
The term “cosmopolitanism” finds its roots in the Greek word “kosmopolitês,ˮ meaning “citizen of the world.” Based on this lexical definition, cosmopolitanism is the belief…
New Dynamics of Regional Security: The Potential of the US–Japan–South Korea Defense Pact
The Asia-Pacific region has long been a hub of complex geopolitical dynamics, driven by global power competition, overlapping territorial claims, and maritime security challenges. Countries…
Impacts of Foreign Assistance Cuts on Africa: USAID’s Role and Challenges Ahead
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee, led by Republicans, has proposed an 11% reduction in foreign assistance funding, which includes a substantial $485 million cut from…
Palestinian Reform Redux – Modern Diplomacy
Mark Twain wrote that “history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Anyone observing the current unraveling in the Israeli-Palestinian arena would grasp Twain’s tragic…
The 2021 Myanmar Coup: Ethnic Conflict, Human Rights Violations, and International Response
The Myanmar Military Coup D’etat that happened on February 1, 2021, has since marked a significant change in the country’s stability and political landscape, overturning…