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An Alliance in Name Only? Trump’s Actions Belie Partnership Rhetoric with India

President Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric at the UN General Assembly have raised a troubling question: is the US-India strategic partnership an alliance in name only? The way he...

The Unintended Consequence: H-1B Fee as a Foreign Aid Program for Rivals

In a classic case of unintended consequences, President Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee is being viewed internationally...

The Smotrich and Ben-Gvir Effect: How Two Ministers Galvanized an EU Response

It is impossible to understand the European Union's drastic move towards sanctions without appreciating the "Smotrich and Ben-Gvir...

Flashpoint Scarborough: From “Green” Claims to Grey-Zone Clash

The Scarborough Shoal flashpoint has escalated from "green" environmental claims to a grey-zone clash, with a collision between...

Fort Doha: How a Summit Became Qatar’s Impregnable Defense

In the face of Israeli threats, the city of Doha has transformed into "Fort Doha," a diplomatic fortress...

No More Off-Ramps: Israel’s Strike Commits Both Sides to Total Conflict

All available off-ramps from the Gaza war have now been closed. A targeted Israeli strike on Hamas negotiators in Doha has committed both sides...

Israel Paves the Way for Peace by Accepting Full Ceasefire Deal

The Israeli government has paved the way for a potential peace agreement by formally accepting a full ceasefire deal for Gaza. A senior official...

LDP’s Identity Crisis Exposed by Ishiba’s Failed Premiership

The failed premiership of Shigeru Ishiba has done more than just weaken the government; it has exposed a deep identity crisis within the Liberal...

The Great Game 2.0: A New Alliance Changes the Rules in Eurasia and Beyond

The 21st century is witnessing the start of a "Great Game 2.0," a new struggle for influence across the Eurasian heartland and beyond. However,...

Netanyahu Declares Opening Victory in Expanded Anti-Houthi Operations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared an opening victory following the successful elimination of Houthi prime minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi and multiple...

The SCO’s Expanding Mandate: From Regional Security to Global Reform

Vladimir Putin is pushing for a significant expansion of the SCO's mandate, seeking to transform it from a body focused on regional security into...