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Portugal Heads to Runoff With Socialist Candidate Favored to Win
Portugal held a presidential runoff election on Sunday between leftist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right candidate Andre Ventura, with polls indicating a strong lead...
Thailand Votes Under Threat of Political Turmoil
Voters in Thailand participated in a general election marked by a contest between three main groups: conservatives, progressives, and populists. No single party is...
Between Rafah & Ruin: The Unresolved Future of the Trump Gaza Plan
The reopening of the Rafah crossing marks an important step in Trump’s plan for Gaza, relating specifically to the plan’s ceasefire and humanitarian access...
China and Latin America: not a choice of sides, but a choice of options
Latin America is often described as a region “caught” between major powers; the language itself reveals a hidden assumption: that Latin American states have...
Is Soft Power the New Hard Power? Decoding Brand Finance’s 2026 Rankings
While the world fixates on tariffs, sanctions, and military posturing, a quieter shift is reshaping international influence. At the World Economic Forum in Davos...
Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran
The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat...
50 Years of Nuclear Restraint Ends Tomorrow
Tomorrow, February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires. There will be no dramatic denouncement,...
On the Brink: The Roots of the UN’s ‘Financial Collapse’ Warning
U. N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised serious concerns about the financial health of the United Nations, warning of an "imminent financial collapse" due...
Syria’s energy comeback amid challenges
Syria's energy sector undergoes a transformative process after a decade of conflict, transitioning from severe damage toward a delicate recovery.
The downfall of the Assad...
Market Sovereignty and Executive Power: The Venezuela Case
Trump's Venezuela operation succeeded militarily but failed economically. United States forces executed Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a...