Politics

The Clock is Ticking on Hamas’s Choice: Cooperation or Obliteration

A diplomatic clock is ticking loudly for Hamas, which faces a stark choice presented by the United States: cooperate fully with a new peace deal or face "complete obliteration." This ultimatum has pushed the Gaza conflict into a dramatic and decisive endgame. With a U.S.-brokered deal now “90 per cent done,” the time for negotiation is nearly over. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio,...

Dutch F-35 Ban: A Test of the Rule of Law in Foreign Policy

A ban on F-35 parts exports to Israel, imposed by a Dutch court, has become a major test of the rule of law in the realm of foreign policy. The Supreme Court is now set to deliver a final ruling on the government's appeal against this judicial intervention. The case was initiated by human rights groups who argue that foreign policy is not above the...

A “Chilling” Proposition: How Trump’s University Plan Could Stifle Research and Debate

The Trump administration's proposal to nine elite universities is being called a "chilling" proposition, not just for its immediate demands but for the long-term,...

A Pawn in the Game? Taiwan’s Fears Amid US-China Horse-Trading

Fears are growing in Taiwan that the island has become a pawn in a high-stakes game of horse-trading between the United States and China....

An Unlikely Peacemaker? Trump Gambles His Reputation on a Gaza Breakthrough

President Donald Trump, a leader more often associated with disruption than diplomacy, is gambling his reputation on brokering a complex peace deal for Gaza....

Amid Gaza Talks, Trump Blocks West Bank Annexation

Amid a major push for a Gaza peace deal, Donald Trump has blocked any potential Israeli annexation of the West Bank. His statement that...

A Tectonic Shift in the Middle East: Israel and Syria Negotiate Peace

A tectonic shift is underway in the Middle East, cracking the foundations of old animosities and creating new diplomatic openings. The most significant evidence...

Trump in UK: President Reaffirms Opposition to Unilateral Statehood for Palestine

During a high-profile visit to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump took the opportunity to reaffirm America's resolute opposition to the unilateral recognition of...

A PM’s Nightmare: Starmer Faces Calls to Release All Mandelson Documents

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a political nightmare as the opposition demands the release of all documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment. This...

A Brain Drain Next? Pharma Cuts Threaten UK Science Jobs

The recent wave of investment cuts by major pharmaceutical companies is raising fears of a potential "brain drain" of top scientific talent from the...

Trump on a Tightrope: Reassuring Allies Without Provoking Russia

President Donald Trump is walking a diplomatic tightrope, trying to reassure a rattled Poland without provoking a wider conflict with Russia. His suggestion that...

The Economics of Anger: Per Capita Income vs. Political Porsches

At its heart, the anger on Nepal's streets is fueled by simple but powerful economics: the stark contrast between a national per capita income...

Mandelson Argues for Partnership with the America that IS, Not the America Liberals Want

Peter Mandelson's speech was a blunt message to the British and European establishment: it is time to forge a partnership with the America that...

A Vicious Cycle: No Peace Deal, No Security Force, as Putin Threatens War

The situation in Ukraine is locked in a vicious cycle: there can be no Western security force without a peace deal, but there is...