Political Leadership
Shangri-La Dialogue Stunned as China Skips Asia’s Premier Defense Summit
The loudest sound at this year’s premier Asian defense forum was the relative silence from Beijing. As defense chiefs and military experts gathered in Singapore
China Opposes EU Cybersecurity Act Rules Blocking Tech Companies
China has launched a fierce protest against the European Union’s proposed changes to its cyber laws. On Friday, the China Council for the Promotion of
Pentagon Chief Warns US Ready to Restart Iran War if Peace Deal Fails
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a blunt warning to Iran on Saturday during a high-profile security summit in Singapore. Hegseth told the annual Shangri-La
Human Rights Watch Warns Japan Over Strict New Counterespionage Laws
The international human rights group Human Rights Watch has urged the government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to ensure that its upcoming counterespionage and
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization” Slush Fund
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from launching its highly controversial $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema of
World War II: A Case Study
History does not simply happen. It is forged. It is the product of pressure, heat, and violent collision, a chain reaction of human decisions, flawed
Donald Trump Touts Imminent Iran Peace Deal to Prevent Nuclear War
United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States is very close to signing a historic peace agreement with Iran. Speaking to
Germany and France Strike Major Deal to Merge European Capital Markets
Germany and France have struck a historic agreement to push for a full merger of European capital markets. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President
US Goods Trade Deficit Shrinks to $82.4 Billion on Surge in Exports
The United States trade deficit in goods narrowed significantly in April as a massive surge in American exports easily offset a smaller rise in imports.
The Shadow State: A Case Study on the Corrosive Machinery of Political Corruption
Corruption is a word we think we know. We see it in screaming headlines about bribery scandals, in images of dictators with gold-plated toilets, in
Oil Prices Plummet as US-Iran Peace Deal Promises to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices plummeted on Friday as investors reacted with immense relief to growing optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. Traders sold off their
China Builds Massive Launch Pads Near Nuclear Missile Silos to Boost Deterrence
In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape to protect the country’s nuclear arsenal. Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show that
US and Iran Trade Heavy Airstrikes as Trump Rejects Strait of Hormuz Deal
The United States and Iran traded heavy military airstrikes on Thursday, shattering a fragile ceasefire and sending regional tensions to an all-time high. This violent
Japan Passes Strict New Law to Block Risky Foreign Corporate Takeovers
The Japanese parliament on Friday enacted a landmark revised law to significantly strengthen the screening of foreign investments in the country significantly. By establishing a
Von der Leyen Gears Up for Massive China Trade Fight
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing for a massive trade showdown with China. As cheap Chinese imports flood the continent, European leaders
The Impact of Iran’s 3 Key Points on the 2026 Middle East War
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has been violently fractured, plunging the world into a state of profound anxiety and economic instability. As of
Hezbollah Drones Pose New Elusive Threat to Israel’s Air Defenses
Hezbollah has deployed a massive fleet of low-altitude, explosive drones to target military bases and civilian communities across northern Israel. According to a new investigation
Hong Kong Launches New International Commercial Court to Handle Billion-Dollar Disputes
The Judiciary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced on Thursday a major plan to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court. This new
Bitcoin Price Crashes Past $73K as US Launches Fresh Strikes in Iran
Bitcoin prices crashed past the key psychological level of $73,000 on Thursday, hitting a fresh six-week low. A sudden wave of panic swept across the
Ukrainian Drone Units Launch Silent Slingshot Strikes on Russian Bases
In a quiet cornfield in eastern Ukraine, a specialized team of soldiers launched high-tech attack drones into the morning sky using a giant, heavy-duty slingshot.
Chinese Factories Export Global Supply Chains and Spook Western Competitors
China is changing how it dominates global trade. For decades, the Asian superpower acted as the world’s low-cost workshop, exporting cheap finished goods in massive
Tony Blair Essay Uncorks Fresh Angst Over Labour’s Future
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a blistering, 5,700-word essay attacking current Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ambitious rivals. In his first
US to Pull Submarines and Slash Fighter Jets in Major NATO Retreat
The United States has delivered a devastating blow to the European defense establishment by announcing plans to withdraw its conventional military assets from NATO commitments.
Trump Gathers Cabinet at Camp David as Iran Peace Talks Reach Critical Brink
United States President Donald Trump will hold a rare, high-stakes Cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat on Wednesday. The sudden gathering comes as