Weaponizing the Supply Chain: Inside China’s New Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Beijing Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals:
As Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a landmark meeting later this month, China has announced comprehensive...
What the Arab Foreign Ministers’ Statement Really Tells Us
Sometimes these diplomatic statements sound polished but hollow, like they’ve been through too many drafts. Still, if you listen closely, you can hear what’s...
Who is Jose Jeri? The Political Novice Tasked with Taming Peru’s Chaos
Peru's new president, Jose Jeri, took office after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte. At 38 years old, he is now one of the youngest...
Playing the Trump Card: The Untold Strategy Behind Hamas’s Hostage Release
Hamas has criticized Donald Trump, calling him a racist and expressing concerns over his vision for Gaza. However, a significant phone call last month...
U.S 20 – Point Plan for Gaza: Between Hope and Hard Limits
The U.S. proposal has drawn global attention. Its early moments have generated a “first phase” agreement: a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, and some concessions. Such...
The Architecture of Washington’s Peace Diplomacy
Washington’s diplomatic and policy stakeholders have been in full motion in Africa this quarter—from Senate hearings shaping ambassadorial leadership to high-level visits in Benin,...
Why Washington Should Listen to Taiwan’s KMT, and What They Are Asking For
Authors: Baichao Chen and Dr.Julian Spencer-Churchill
U.S. decision-makers must balance their favoritism for Taiwan’s ruling DPP (Democratic Progressive Party), led by President Lai Ching-Te, with...
Is the Organization of Turkic States entering a new phase with OTS+?
The 12th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Gebele, Azerbaijan, on October 6-7, under the theme of “Regional Peace...
Russia’s Overnight Barrage Plunges Nine Ukrainian Regions into Darkness
Russia launched one of its heaviest air assaults in months overnight, targeting Ukraine’s critical energy grid just as the country braces for another winter...
Macron Races to End France’s Political Deadlock as Deadline Looms for New Prime Minister
France is once again at a political crossroads. President Emmanuel Macron, under mounting pressure to stabilize his government, has called an emergency meeting with...