Politics & Diplomacy
Summits, elections, alliances and the diplomacy of the Indo-Pacific as the region redefines itself.
Afghan democracy's collapse was a failure of US promises, not Afghan culture
The collapse of Afghanistan's democratic republic was not inevitable. US policy failures, including the Iraq invasion and the Doha deal, und
SCO at 25: A stage for bilateralism, not unity
The SCO's 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek showcased bilateral deals rather than collective unity. India's Modi used the platform to criti
Moscow's century-old fear of British meddling echoes in Ukraine rhetoric
Russia claims Britain is secretly directing Ukraine's war effort, a narrative that mirrors Soviet fears a century ago. Historical parallels
Israeli defense minister says Palestinian departure is only Gaza solution
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel has plans to implement Trump's proposal to relocate most Palestinians from Gaza. He called
Bangladesh should weigh strategic costs before joining Mecca pact
Bangladesh's foreign minister says Dhaka would view an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement positively. But framing the pact
US public rejects Iran war despite media push, new poll finds
A new UMass Amherst poll reveals that 68% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war, and 54% oppose the war itself. The fi
Pacific Islands Forum opens in Palau with key leaders absent and China anger over Taiwan
Five Pacific leaders skipped the forum in Palau, raising questions about China's influence. Beijing is furious over Taiwan's presence. The m
How the war with Washington is reshaping Iran's internal power structure
Iran's political system is debating survival strategy amid war with the US. Power has shifted from a vertical hierarchy to a horizontal netw
US sanctions on Iran draw fire for blocking student exams
The National Iranian American Council has called on the Trump administration to reverse sanctions that block Iranian students from taking En
Vatican diplomacy in Moscow: a quiet bid for peace amid global disorder
Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher met Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, urging diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine war. The visit coincided with CIA Dire
Erdogan's diplomatic wins carry hidden risks across the Middle East
Turkey's recent diplomatic successes, including the Jeddah pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, have expanded its influence but also created
Can Democrats turn public anger over Trump's Iran war into 2028 gains?
For the first time in polling history, a US military action begins with majority opposition. Democrats hope to turn this into a 2028 advanta