Politics & Diplomacy
Summits, elections, alliances and the diplomacy of the Indo-Pacific as the region redefines itself.
Hegseth's D-Day Speech Sparks Fury Over Migrant Rhetoric in Europe
Pete Hegseth turned a D-Day anniversary speech into a broadside against migrants, calling arrivals on European beaches an 'invasion.' Critic
How the Insular Cases Still Deny US Territories a Vote in Congress
The Insular Cases, a series of Supreme Court decisions from 1901, established that US territories like Puerto Rico and Guam are not destined
US-Europe Rift Over Belarus Policy Hands Putin a Strategic Opening
The US has eased sanctions on Belarus in exchange for political prisoner releases, while the EU maintains a tougher stance. This mismatch al
Kyrgyzstan's UN Security Council Win Signals Eurasia's Growing Geopolitical Weight
Kyrgyzstan won a UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, defeating the Philippines in a decisive fourth-round vote. The outcome challenges a
Satellite Imagery Reveals Israel's Permanent Military Buildup Inside Gaza
Satellite images analyzed by Al Jazeera reveal 40 heavily fortified Israeli military bases built inside Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefir
Zia's Ghost Still Haunts Bangladesh's Fragile Power Pact
The 1981 assassination of President Ziaur Rahman remains shrouded in official silence. A rushed military tribunal executed 13 officers but n
Trump's Abraham Accords Push Complicates Iran Peace Efforts
President Trump is tying any broader Iran peace settlement to Arab and Muslim countries recognizing Israel through the Abraham Accords. Paki
UN Security Council Race: Philippines vs Kyrgyzstan Reflects Geopolitical Shift
The Philippines and Kyrgyzstan are vying for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat, turning a routine election into a geopolitical contes
Trump's Push to Expand Abraham Accords Faces Insurmountable Hurdles
Donald Trump's push to expand the Abraham Accords faces widespread rejection from Middle Eastern leaders. The Gaza war and Iran tensions mak
White House Intervened for $620M Pentagon Loan to Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
The Pentagon awarded a $620 million loan to Vulcan Elements, a startup tied to Donald Trump Jr., after White House adviser Peter Navarro int
Belgrade Doubles Down on Beijing as Budapest Reorients Toward Brussels
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's May 2026 state visit to Beijing solidified Belgrade's strategic alignment with China, signing over 20 a
Tehran's Billboard Propaganda: From Persian Myth to Epstein References
Iran's state-sponsored billboards in Tehran serve as a dual-purpose propaganda tool, targeting both local and global audiences. They weave t