The political and media establishment has finally begun to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, but this shift remains hollow until those complicit in Israel’s genocide are truly exposed. By Anthony Hayward Declassified UK Some 21 months into Israel’s genocide, Palestinian suffering is…Read more →| Consortium News
By the grace of God, I was carried out of Somalia’s darkness and into the light of freedom. When I became an American citizen, I did so knowing exactly what it meant. I understood that renouncing one citizenship for another isn’t an exchange of passports, but a solemn vow to live by the principles my... Read more about: Why Somaliland Matters The post Why Somaliland Matters appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
A delicate international game awaits an eventual transition government led by the current opposition, which would need to deal with military forces molded by the chavista era| Caracas Chronicles
For decades, Hungarian foreign policy has swung between two seemingly incompatible poles: passive conformity to Western — especially EU — expectations, typically associated with the left of the Hungarian political spectrum, and an assertive emphasis on national sovereignty, often in opposition to the same alliances, more characteristic of the right. But must these two directions be mutually exclusive? An essay by Csaba Barnabas Horvath.| Válasz Online
When Congress returns from its August recess next week, lawmakers will face one of the tightest and most contentious legislative calendars in recent years. At the center of the action: […] The post Capitol Hill Prepares for a Packed Fall Agenda: What It Means for Christian Communicators appeared first on NRB.| NRB
Let me throw a minority report opinion at you: John Bolton may have made the FBI investigation—including the raid on his home—happen on purpose. The post John Bolton and the MIHOP Gambit appeared first on emptywheel.| emptywheel
Major speeches by PM Lawrence Wong and SM Lee Hsien Loong offer a clear-eyed view on global transition and commitment to multilateralism, and link political stability to diplomatic strength.| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
SM Lee Hsien Loong at the Suzhou Industrial Park 30th Anniversary Commemorative Event on 25 November 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
People’s Action Party Awards and Conference 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
Singapore must work harder to find like-minded partners in less hospitable world: PM Wong| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
100 days as PM: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's press conference with local media on 23 August 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Phil Magness. On a recent Price of Business, Host Kevin Price visited with Dr. Phil Magness of Read more…| Daily Business Journal
In February 2016, Donald Trump scandalized Republican Party elites at a CNN town hall event in Columbus, Ohio, when he dared to call George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq “a big fat mistake” and “the worst decision any one has made, any president has made, in the history of this country.”| Compact
Historian Christopher Clark in Foreign Policy sees the collapse of modernity. What’s really ending is industrial civilisation’s life-cycle. What comes next depends on whether we embrace collapse or renewal.| Age of Transformation
For half a century, the relationship between the United States and China has oscillated between cautious cooperation and deep-seated rivalry—an uneasy marriage of economic interdependence and strategic mistrust. The modern U.S.–China relationship was born in 1972, when President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing opened a new chapter of diplomatic and economic engagement. In 2025,...| The Science Survey
We must move deliberately, leveraging our compute, revitalizing our talent, and binding partners in shared purpose.| The American Mind
The Buckley Institute is announced a new endowment for international relations programming in honor of past board member Terry Holcombe.| Buckley Institute
European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.| CNBC
Just added to my radio archive (click on date for link): July 24, 2025 Anatol Lieven looks at US relations with the world under the Trump regime, specifically Russia–Ukraine, Israel–Palestine, and …| LBO News from Doug Henwood
Missile defense cooperation between the US and its partners in the Middle East has been one of the success stories of U.S. national security policy.| Manara Magazine
Written by Thomas Ching-Wei TU. This second part of the article presents possible suggestions for promoting Taiwan-Vatican relations. For instance, it could review the visa difficulties of foreign …| Taiwan Insight
With the US operation in Iran triggering fresh arms races, Russia’s turn from multipolarity to imperial nostalgia highlights a global order in turmoil—and Moscow’s battle to remain at the center of it The post The Empire Game 2.0: Through Moscow’s Eyes appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
To the extent that there is a comprehensible theology underlying the Trump Administration's engagement with the world, it is not premised upon an understanding or tenet of Christianity.| Contending Modernities
Abdullah Bozkurt / Stockholm| Nordic Monitor
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority of XXX to XXX.| Texas Politics
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict.| Texas Politics
Event: Festival of Politics ‘Peace in the Middle East?’ Date: 20 August 2025 Time: 10.45am-12.15pm Venue: The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Organisers: Festival of Politics, Scottish Council on Global Affairs The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) is partnering once more with The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics when it returns in ... Read more| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
The fourth and final panel of the Chicago Thinker’s inaugural American Identity Summit, titled "America’s Role in the World," featured| The Chicago Thinker
The pro-Israel lobbying group has sent a flurry of communications to members of Congress, citing specific language for them to parrot in support of Israel’s strikes on Iran.| The American Prospect
Both publicly and privately, many U.S. executives at Davos expressed calm and readiness for a potential Donald Trump return to the White House.| CNBC
It’s getting weird out there. Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the President of Mexico’s Senate, just spoke out in the middle of the Los Angeles riot. He had a map—an actual, physical map—of North A…| Skating Under The Ice
Written by Meng Kit Tang. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, military deterrence has become the dominant narrative. This article argues that renewed dialogue, economic pragmatism, and people-to…| Taiwan Insight
The unprecedented military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities have triggered immediate constitutional| Cactus Politics
Experts and officials don't all agree on how far along Iran is toward attaining a nuclear weapon. The new hostilities between Israel and Iran now make that debate more urgent.| Scripps News
Abdullah Bozkurt/Stockholm| Nordic Monitor
In May 2024, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the new president of Taiwan. Central to his campaign was rejecting any political claims to the island by mainland China (officially People’s Republic of China or PRC) and establishing a fully independent Taiwan.| Close Up Foundation
The EU brings benefits, but it does so by destroying national sovereignty. It seems to turn the countries it dominates into whimpering, simpering, dysfunctional shadows of the proud nations they once were.| Imprimis
This week, President Trump tweeted that he “stand[s] with our farmers” and is “making good on [his] promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.” As with so much of what emanates from Trump’s mouth and Twitter account, the President’s latest claim is patently false. In July, President Trump […]| Property of the People
President Donald Trump recently imposed a travel moratorium on several Middle Eastern countries plus Cuba and Venezuela.| Texas Politics
State Secretary Marco Rubio recently announced the State Department will be restricting the Visas of foreign government officials partaking in Cuba’s medical doctors forced labor initiatives.| Texas Politics
The author's break with the Democrats began when Obama's administration sought revenge on him for blowing the whistle on C.I.A. torture. Now he has many more reasons. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News In the movie Network, newsman Howard Beale famously shouted (and made a living f| Consortium News
By Simon Schwesig, PhD student, University of St Andrews The workshop on The Future(s) of Europe, held on 28 March 2025 at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, was organised by Dr Bernhard Blumenau and Archippus Sturrock, with generous support from the University of St Andrews’ Scotland’s Future Series, the School of International Relations at the University ... Read more| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
MSP Angus Robertson said the Scottish Council for Global Affairs (SCGA) was "helping to enhance Scotland's reputation and encourage others to think about what Scotland has to offer| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
Donald Trump reportedly plans to use the luxury jet for Air Force One.| The New Republic
The first 100 days of President Trump's second term marks a departure from established US foreign policy, focusing on dismantling international aid and agreements. His administration’s actions, including cuts to USAID and skepticism toward NATO, jeopardize global partnerships. Trump's approach favors unilateralism and transactional relations over multilateral cooperation, risking America's leadership and security in an increasingly authoritarian world.| Clio and the Contemporary
By Connor Joyce ’25 The character of warfare in the 21st century is rapidly evolving. The next 75 years will increasingly look beyond the traditional battlefield and toward more complex domains, including the Arctic and outer space. At the nexus of America’s military and intelligence dominance is the space domain. Utilized for strategic surveillance and … Continue reading "Astropolitics in the 21st Century: Blitzkrieg and Artificial Intelligence"| Ike’s Anvil
By Chloe Kot ’25 The Gettysburg College Model United Nations and International Affairs Association, with the Political Science Department and Things Ukrainian at Gettysburg, recently hosted Vassilis Coutifaris, a Senior Officer at the European Union delegation to the United States. Coutifaris discussed the political economy connecting Europe and the U.S. With global events like the … Continue reading "Why Pennsylvanians Should Care About Europe’s Economy "| Ike’s Anvil
By Connor Joyce ’25 As the world grapples with a “super year for elections,” with the potentially “co-belligerent” convergence of Russia and North Korean forces in Ukraine and with conflict in the Middle East, it is essential for the United States to increase its preparedness towards emerging threats to national security. One pivotal issue is … Continue reading "Icebergs in National Security: The Geopolitical Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic"| Ike’s Anvil
By Sophia Meyer ’24 The perception of the United States as a net positive influence abroad was recorded at 22% in 2024 by the Democracy Perception Index, a 5% decline from the 27% recorded in 2023. This hit to America’s international reputation has been driven primarily by a decline in opinion from countries in the … Continue reading "Winning Hearts, Not Wars: The Case for Soft Power as America’s Image Fix "| Ike’s Anvil
By Vincent DiFonzo ’25, Managing Editor Russia Today is an English-language Russian state-owned media outlet widely known for its biased reporting and spread of misinformation in order to def…| Ike's Anvil
U.S. President Donald Trump said trade tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and U.K., but he signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain.| CNBC
Trump started his second presidency with apparently contradictory foreign policy signals. His administration was being filled with anti-China, anti-Palestinian, anti-Cuba, anti-Venezuela and anti-Iran hawks: Secretary of State Rubio, National Security Adviser Waltz, Defence Secretary Hegseth. However, before his inauguration, Trump called Xi Jinping, reporting: “It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together… The post Trump assesses in what order to attack other countries ...| Learning from China
This conference seeks to broaden our insights, by moving beyond the debate on relations between the UK and the EU to the majority of the world beyond those borders.| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According| Cactus Politics
This is the first post in a new book symposium, on Paul Kirby and Laura J. Shepherd’s Governing the Feminist Peace, which was published in 2024 by Columbia University Press. Laura is Professo…| The Disorder Of Things
The U.S. stock market, which had suffered since President Trump unveiled his tariff plan, rose sharply after he announced a pause to allow negotiations.| CNBC
A discussion with WBAI’s Law and Disorder radio show on the new graphic booklet Homeland Security: Myths and Monsters. The post Audio: Interview with Law and Disorder radio show appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy h…| Envisioning The American Dream
US-IRAN-NUCLEAR-DIPLOMACY – US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2018. image source By Arya Nadella Edited By Paola Martin Few nations embody the economic impact of […]| The Economics Review
“NZ’s current lack of action is deeply rooted in its problematic approach to this issue in the past — a past which straddles an involvement in Palestine since the First World War, through to today.” — John Hobbs.| E-Tangata
What did Republican hawks get in return for selling out to Trump?| The Dispatch
Donald Trump is a family man. Just not the usual kind.| The Dispatch
Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin everything he wants.| The New Republic
This memoir traces Mahbubani's rise from poverty to diplomatic success in meritocratic Singapore but lacks deep political analysis and engagement with opposing views.| E-International Relations
‘Sovereigntism’ gets at the core of America First overseas.| The Dispatch
When I wrote my book on war, I avoided ongoing conflicts because I didn’t want the book to be dated the moment it came out. The roots of war and the paths to peace are timeless, and I wanted examples that made this permanence clear. Still, it was hard not to read obsessively about the […] The post The prospects for war with China: Why I see a serious chance of World War III in the next decade appeared first on Chris Blattman.| Chris Blattman
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.| Texas Politics
“This is a ‘destroy the village in order to save it’ approach," says a former senior USAID appointee.| Mother Jones
Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article argues that the path dependencies of the Taiwanese, US, Japanese, and South Korean governments encountered a change of political leadership in 2024, whic…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Raian Hossain. This article examines Taiwan’s relations and engagement in South Asia, with reference to the cases of India and Bangladesh. It argues that Taiwan has great potential…| Taiwan Insight
In this timely and courageous book, George Gilder demonstrates that the widespread antagonism toward the state of Israel is based — as is anti-Semitism itself — on self-defeating envy and resentment of its superior accomplishments and moral leadership. Israel’s stunning rise as a world capitalist and technological power, he argues, stems in part from the Jewish “culture of Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
Former Air Force Pilot and current congressman – Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) – sounded the alarm after seeing videos of China’s sixth-generation aircraft displayed in the skies. You can see a video and pictures of the new technology below:| Texas Politics
Greenlandic attitudes toward foreign policy show support for more involvement internationally, but, the closer to home Nuuk looks to make its mark, the better, according to the second Nasiffik study of voters’ opinions about foreign policy.| arctichub.gl
The election of Donald Trump to a second term promises to bring dramatic change to policies coming out of Washington and how agencies approach implementation [...]| Berkeley Public Policy Journal
The Republican senator said it would “take a Democratic president” to commit American troops to defend the Saudi kingdom, according to a new book.| Reason.com
Brazil’s block of Elon Musk’s X platform is not about free speech, but about sovereignty and foreign entities respecting Brazil’s rule of law. The only political element is on Musk’s side, in his open support for Brazilian fascists. The billionaire turned far-right influencer’s meddling and incitement is rightly being viewed as a coup attempt. – […] The post Inside Brazil’s X Ban: How Elon Musk Started–and lost–a Fight With Brazil’s Judiciary appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […] The post US Congresswoman Takes Down Fantasist Republican Committee Hearing on Brazilian Democracy appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Portland’s city council adopted a resolution Wednesday night urging the city to divest from companies doing business with Israel in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.| Maine Morning Star
The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell cited claims the presidential ballot was “marred by numerous flaws and irregularities.”| POLITICO
SINGAPORE—City states have largely disappeared from world politics. Over the centuries, technological and economic advances made great powers rich and strong enough to impose their will far away from their home territories, so there are few places left in the world valuable enough for a free city to thrive and not succumb to foreign domination. Today’s few independent cities generally owe their success to an imperial patron’s protection, and Singapore is no exception. It exists largely ...| freebeacon.com
Casey Babb explains how the Netanyahu government faces increasing pressure to rescue hostages in Gaza while facing off against Hamas.| Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Columbia University on anti-Semitism, Aurora, Colorado and illegal aliens; Biden MIA and global politics; China threatens the Philippines.| VDH’s Blade of Perseus
RT portrays the international system as a new Cold War system with a nuclear face-off between two superpowers and Russia as facing nuclear threats from Ukraine and NATO.| E-International Relations
Claims of China's Debt Trap Diplomacy stem from a Western bias against China and China's opaque lending practices, but there is little evidence such claims are factual.| E-International Relations
Historically, the Trojan Horse stands as a symbol of cunning deceit—a strategic ploy that led to the unsuspecting downfall of Troy. Today, as we grapple with the complexities of the migration crisis, a metaphorical Trojan Horse seems to be making its way into the political landscape. This time, however, it’s not wooden, but rather made of flesh and blood as migrants find themselves to be unwitting pawns in a political game.| Northeastern University Political Review
Haniyeh's killing has led to a much more hard-line leader for Hamas, likely dealing a severe blow to chances of a cease-fire.| CNBC
In 1969, at the Association of Arab-American University Graduates (AAUG) convention, Eqbal Ahmad delivered a stark message: the Palestinian liberation movement would fail if it relied solely on armed struggle. He argued for a broader strategy, combining military with political and ideological tactics. The aim was to bring about the moral isolation of Israel by exposing the violence… The post Out-Organise the Enemy! Eqbal Ahmad and the liberation of Palestine appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
The pro-Palestine movement is growing and drawing on precedents from Vietnam to Black Lives Matter, suggesting that unequivocal US support for Israel may be on borrowed time. In the summer of 2020, millions of teenagers, outraged by the police killing of George Floyd, took to the streets of American towns and cities as part of… The post As College Campuses Erupt in Protest, Some See a Political Transformation appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Trumpism is the war on terror coming home. Meanwhile, Biden’s war on terror mentality is distorting his policy on Gaza. No one ever announced that the “war on terror” was over. But the rushed withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in 2021 was the closest the U.S. came to an official end point. There was no… The post The “war on terror” is the ghost haunting this year’s election appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Scott Horton, director of the Libertarian Institute, where I am now a research fellow, has recently praised my work on Dave Smith’s, Bob Murphy’s, and Tom Woods’ shows.| Jeremy R. Hammond
The Project 2025 chapter* on the State Department is a plan to transform the State Department into the President’s political arm in international affairs. Institutional knowledge would be jettisone…| Nuclear Diner
Here’s Peter Zeihan to state what conservatives knew a decade ago: Venezuela is headed for collapse. | Lawrence Person's BattleSwarm Blog
by Jason Beardsley The Biden Administration is putting the lives of American service members at risk. If you value the safety of our troops and understand the complexities of international conflict, read on. The Biden administration’s plan to construct a military pier for humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza is a dangerous shift in U.S.... Read more »| Concerned Veterans for America
Written by Brian Hioe. This article analyses the continuities of President Lai’s inaugural address both in terms of cross-Strait relations and domestic policies. The status quo, however, coul…| Taiwan Insight
ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan is seeking arrest warrants against two Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, and three Hamas officials.| Jeremy R. Hammond
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […]| BRASILWIRE
On November 15, angry Iranians began pouring onto the streets to protest sudden news of a 50% fuel price Continue reading →| Mideast Shuffle
Billionaire George Soros has been funding democracy promotion around the world for decades, through his Open Society Foundation. For his efforts, he’s become a bogeyman for the far right. But what economic philosophies drive Soros’s charity work? And how do they align with the business strategies that made him so fabulously wealthy? Adam and Cameron […]| ADAM TOOZE
Adam and Cameron discuss the common pencil—both a must-have back-to-school item and a metaphor for the free-market economy. Also on the show: The economics of Mongolia. Find more episodes and subscribe at Foreign Policy.| ADAM TOOZE
Economic growth in Japan is surging while the U.K. continues its long slump. Adam and Cameron explain what’s driving the trends in each country. Find more episodes and subscribe at Foreign Policy.| ADAM TOOZE
