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“Awake Or Asleep”: Reason, Not Politics, Is The Path To Nuclear War Avoidance
“Whether we are awake or asleep, we should never let ourselves be persuaded except on the evidence of our reason.” - René Descartes, Discourse...
Shifting Sands: U.S. Security Credibility and China’s Gulf Ambitions
On 9 September 2025, Israel carried out a precision airstrike in Qatar, reportedly to target a senior Hamas official. The strike was significant, not...
From Putin to Pyongyang: Is Trump Planning a Kim Jong Un Reunion?
After the U.S.–Russia summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest this October, diplomatic attention swiftly shifted eastward to a region where...
U.S.-Canada Near Trade Breakthrough Ahead of APEC Summit
The United States and Canada are edging closer to a trade agreement covering steel, aluminium, and energy, with officials indicating that it could be...
Vance’s Israel Visit Tests Fragile Gaza Truce and U.S. Mediation Strategy
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s arrival in Israel marks Washington’s latest effort to stabilise a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and advance President Donald Trump’s...
US-Australia Rare Earths Deal Marks a Start, But China’s Grip Will Endure
The recent agreement between the United States and Australia to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and rare earths projects represents a significant step...
Trump-Putin Summit Plans Hit Delay Amid Disagreements Over Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for a swift summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest appear to have stalled after a key preparatory...
Japan Balances U.S. Pressure and Energy Needs on Russian Imports
Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto said Tokyo will act “in the national interest” while coordinating closely with global partners as it navigates mounting U.S....
Colombia Recalls U.S. Envoy After Trump’s Tariff Threats, “Drug Leader” Slur
Diplomatic tensions between Colombia and the United States escalated sharply on Monday after Colombian President Gustavo Petro recalled his ambassador from Washington. The move...
Russian Spy Chief Warns of Most Fragile Global Security Since WWII
Global stability is at its weakest point since the end of World War Two, according to Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia’s foreign intelligence agency...