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Is Iran’s Hidden Supreme Leader Creating a Power Vacuum?
Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Out of Public View
Six months into the war with the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained...
Can South Korea Support Trump’s North Korea Talks Without Losing Its Security Edge?
Seoul Backs Renewed US North Korea Dialogue
South Korea has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong...
Xi Jinping’s Art of Smart Dictatorship 3.0: Why China Rises as America Distracted?
In May 2026, at his own state banquet for Donald Trump in Beijing, Xi Jinping did something unusual for a leader who rarely improvises...
Why Is Poland Seeking a €250 Million Fine Against Meta?
Poland has asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291.3 million) fine on Meta, accusing the social media company of failing to...
Is Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Showing Signs of Recovery?
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Wednesday, but remained well below normal levels as uncertainty continued over the future of...
Pentagon NATO Review Sets Out US Troop Options for Europe
Pentagon Sets November Deadline for Troop Options
A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will produce at least four sets of options for...
When International Institutions Cannot Stop States from Walking Away: The IWT and the Limits of International Law
The continuing proceedings under the Indus Waters Treaty have exposed an uncomfortable contradiction at the heart of the international system: international institutions can create...
Taiwan President Pushes $6.6 Billion Military Drone Bill Ahead of Crucial Vote
Lai Calls for Urgent Expansion of Taiwan's Drone Capabilities
Taiwan must demonstrate its resolve to defend itself and pass a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion)...
Why Does Bill Gates Want to Discuss AI Risks With China’s Xi Jinping?
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks...
Could the Iran War Keep Energy Markets Hostage Into 2027?
Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, the conflict is hardening into a stalemate that could last well into 2027, with energy markets under pressure,...