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China accused of preventing the new LDP leader Takaichi from becoming Japanese PM
When Sanae Takaichi was elected the first woman president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party early this month, she was also expected to be...
Regulated Disorder: Israel-Hamas and the Truce as a System of Power
This observation by Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations captures the profound metamorphosis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. War has not disappeared; it has evolved...
Madagascar’s Digital Revolution: When a Generation with Nothing to Lose Seized Its Future
Madagascar has become the latest flashpoint in a growing wave of youth-driven revolts sweeping across continents. What began as protests over blackouts and water...
The Soul of a Nation, The Price of Peace
The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza has been met with a global sigh of relief, a fleeting hope that the senseless slaughter has...
The War That Became a Global Arms Showcase
The war in Ukraine is no longer just a geopolitical struggle, it has quickly become the world’s largest open-air defense exhibition. Every strike, drone...
Who is Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado?
Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her long struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela. An industrial...
Donald Trump Visits Israel: A Strong Commitment from the United States
On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his...
What Happens When the Gold Bubble Finally Bursts
Gold has always been more than just a metal. It’s been a story—one that people keep telling themselves about safety, wealth, and permanence. Empires...
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...
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...