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Myanmar Cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence but Uncertainty Remains
Aung San Suu Kyi, the imprisoned former leader of Myanmar, has had her 27-year sentence reduced by one-sixth, according to her lawyer. The 80-year-old...
From Insider to Insurgent, Péter Magyar Topples Orbán’s Illiberal System
The rise of Péter Magyar marks one of the most significant political shifts in Hungary’s modern history. His victory over Viktor Orbán ends a...
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...
Australia’s Defence Strategy Looks to the Past While Future Threats Go Unanswered
Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy arrives at a moment of profound global instability, yet it reads more like a continuation of earlier thinking than...
Hungary’s New Leader Peter Magyar Vows to Halt State News Broadcasts, Restore Press Freedom
Hungary has undergone a major political shift after opposition leader Peter Magyar won a decisive election victory, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Orbán’s...
Trump Voting Crackdown Spreads Across 23 US States Despite Bill Failure
A major federal voting reform package known as the SAVE America Act appears unlikely to pass through the United States Congress. However, its core...
Trump Slams Pope Leo as ‘Terrible’ in Rare Public Clash with the Vatican
In a striking and highly unusual move, Donald Trump has launched a direct and personal attack on Pope Leo, calling him “terrible” and criticizing...
Orbán Falls: A Political Earthquake That Shakes Moscow, Washington and the Global Right
Hungary has delivered one of the most consequential electoral upsets in modern European politics. Opposition leader Péter Magyar has decisively defeated long-time Prime Minister...
Georgia’s Betrayal: Why the West Won’t Show Up
From its independence in 1991 until circa 2020, Georgia has maintained a healthy democracy with a vibrant civil society. It has also been eager...