Global Order
The Humanitarian Paradox: The Ethics and Consequences of Aid in War Zones
Humanitarian action has evolved, even before Henry Dunant started the International Red Cross movement. In its early stages, humanitarian aid was provided to alleviate...
U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Oil Giants as Moscow Flexes Nuclear Muscles, Peace Push Falters
In a sharp escalation of pressure, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, accusing them of sustaining...
Takaichi Courts Trump with U.S. Trade Sweeteners
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing her first major diplomatic test a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week...
U.S.-Canada Near Trade Breakthrough Ahead of APEC Summit
The United States and Canada are edging closer to a trade agreement covering steel, aluminium, and energy, with officials indicating that it could be...
Vance’s Israel Visit Tests Fragile Gaza Truce and U.S. Mediation Strategy
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s arrival in Israel marks Washington’s latest effort to stabilise a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and advance President Donald Trump’s...
From Mediator to Power Broker: Erdogan’s Gaza Gamble Pays Off
Turkey’s long-standing relationship with Hamas, once viewed as a diplomatic liability, has become a strategic advantage. By persuading the militant group to accept U.S....
From Anarchy to Etiquette: The UN, IR Theories, and the Politics of Trump’s Ceasefire
When Donald Trump announced a new “ceasefire deal” between Israel, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States, the world reacted with a mixture of fatigue...
Russia Ready to Deepen Ties with Iran Across All Fronts
Russia reaffirmed its commitment to broadening cooperation with Iran, signaling stronger political, military, and energy ties amid escalating tensions with the West. Kremlin spokesman...
Orban’s Dual Ties Make Budapest Trump-Putin Meeting Ground
The Kremlin confirmed that Budapest will host a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor...
Kremlin Suggests $8B ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ Under Bering Strait
A Kremlin envoy has proposed building a “Putin-Trump Tunnel” under the Bering Strait to physically connect Russia and the United States. The idea, presented...