Hungary’s Political Shift Ends Orbán Era but EU Reset Faces Deep Political Fault Lines
The election victory of Hungary’s Tisza party on April 12 marks the end of the 16 year rule of Viktor Orbán, a figure who...
Pope Leo Steps into Conflict Zone With Peace Mission as Trump Criticism Intensifies
Pope Leo has embarked on a high stakes visit to Cameroon, positioning himself at the center of both a regional conflict and a broader...
Strategic Autonomy or Partnership? Europe’s Choice with South Korea
Europe’s ongoing rearmament has exposed a structural contradiction that exists at the very heart of its defense industrial strategy. Despite the surge of demand...
Why Armenia’s Best Bet Is Neutrality, Not Another Exclusive Alliance
Armenia’s best strategic option is not renewed dependence on Russia or a full alignment with the West, but a doctrine of credible neutrality backed...
Ceasefire Momentum Builds as Backchannel Diplomacy Revives Hopes for Middle East Calm
After weeks of escalating conflict, cautious optimism is emerging around a possible de-escalation in the Middle East. Israel’s cabinet discussions on a ceasefire with...
Lebanon Is Burning While Iran and Israel Bargain
As the US-Iran ceasefire was declared April 8, Hezbollah made an unexpected move. It stopped shooting.
The hiatus was several hours. Then Israel unleashed what...
The United States, China, Taiwan and the American Decline
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), visited China from April 7–12, 2026. Following a meeting with the Chinese President,...
Somalia’s Spoils System Has a New Variable
The warlords never left Somalia. They were given budgets, airports and constitutional titles.
The rushed parliamentary vote in Baidoa on 28 March made that reality...
Chinese Media Question Strategic Motives Behind Egyptian FM’s U.S. Visit with Rubio
Chinese media and think tanks focused on the Middle East paid close attention to the talks between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty and his...
Afghanistan, Militancy, and Regional Stability: A Data Driven Assessment
Since the return of the Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan has faced renewed scrutiny over the presence of militant groups on its territory. For...