Trump team targets European Union for punishing trade steps
Donald Trump is targeting the European Union for a potential slew of punitive trade measures designed to address long-standing grievances should he retake office, according…
The significance of China’s exclusion of nine military officials from its parliament
We can analyze China’s move to exclude nine military officials from its parliament and its motives, especially since among them are four generals from the…
A reflection on William Burns’ remarks on Russia and China
William J. Burns is a high-ranking career diplomat for more than two decades and well-educated professional in his current job of analyzing intelligence. As he…
Asia’s commercial heft helps keep Russia’s war economy going
Following Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine two years ago, more than three dozen countries, led by the West, slapped economic sanctions on Russia. They were…
Perpetual ‘War’: A Predicament for American Foreign Policy
When the Biden administration came into office, it was expected that it will be able to scale down involvement in direct military operations overseas, that…
Will We See a War Tribunal?
By J.M. Jakus and Liberty Shockley*. Edited by Evin Demir Mounting escalation in the Palestinian territories has yielded an avalanche of legal initiatives ranging from…
Biden’s Letter to Sheikh Hasina: Fortifying Ties with Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden has sent a letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, indicating a renewed dedication to bilateral cooperation in a significant diplomatic…
Heavy rain intensifies in parts of California, prompting a state of emergency
In short: Parts of southern California are in a state of emergency following a dangerous storm. Nearly 700,00 people are without power and dozens of flights in…
Premier League cult hero and USA legend’s daughter now making her own way in football
BRIAN McBRIDE made a career of scoring goals wherever he played. And now his daughter has clearly inherited the family’s shooting boots as she makes…
Waiting For The Barbarians – Modern Diplomacy
It is traditionally held that the two oldest professions in the world are prostitution and politics. I am inclined to add a third – blaming…
Rafah a ‘pressure cooker of despair’ in Gaza; US ambassador to UN stresses vital role of UNRWA
The UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) plays a “critical role” in delivering aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip and it is vital to…
Shaping the Future: The Trade and Technology Council’s Role in Transatlantic Collaboration and Global Innovation
Today marks the conclusion of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington, D.C. The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment…
WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away
Nearing two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, authorities in Kyiv maintain their long-standing entreaty to partners in the West: Deliver us more arms,…
U.S. Needs a prudent revision of its strategy in West Asia
The changing geopolitical order and shifting global power balance has gained perceptible momentum with raging Gaza war. The generic policy statement of the US for…
Why Persistent Efforts Over Decades Have Yet to Successfully Resolve Illegal Migration in the U.S.?
Embarking on an investigative journey into the heart of illegal migration in the United States unveils a perplexing paradox – a puzzle persisting over decades…
Iran facilitates Biden’s support for Israel. Israel makes it increasingly difficult
The irony of Middle Eastern geopolitics is that Israel makes it increasingly difficult for US President Joe Biden to support it, while Iran strengthens domestic…
Why Defense Contractors Are Saying No to Their Biggest Customer: The Pentagon
Executives of U.S. defense contractors tried to reassure investors they wouldn’t chase projects that presented high risks for cost overruns, writes ‘The Wall Street Journal’.…
From Ping-Pong to Ice Hockey: Where Have All the Media Gone
The U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) is on its 2023-2024 regular season. Lasting throughout to April 18, 2024, it features all 32 league teams battling…
Iran Takes a Step Closer to the Middle East Venture
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has extended into the broader Middle East, escalating the likelihood of a confrontation between the regional power – Iran’s…
IMEC: US-led plan aimed to link India, Europe is in doubt
A far-reaching plan to channel Europe-Asia trade through the Middle East is at risk of stalling before it even gets started, notes Bloomberg. The Israel-Hamas…