Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO’s 2% Spending Target
Under the leadership of Carney, Canada has finally achieved NATO's long-standing military spending target of 2% of its GDP, a benchmark that has been a consistent point of contention and criticism fro
Russian Lawmakers Go to U.S. for First Time Since Invasion of Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic move, the **U.S. State Department** lifted sanctions to allow Russian lawmakers to visit the U.S., marking the first such interaction since the invasion of Ukraine. This co
Hormuz freedom of navigation: Trump broke it so US should fix it
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, has been largely shut down due to recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran, prompting calls for the US to take responsibility for rest
China’s clean energy offer to Indonesia just got harder to refuse
China is strategically reframing the global energy crisis as an opportunity to deepen clean energy cooperation with Indonesia, a move that appears diplomatic but holds significant geopolitical weight.
Pentagon reportedly weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East
The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting crucial military aid, including air defense interceptor missiles, originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, a move that could significantly i
First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike
First responders in Tehran rescued a man from a building damaged amidst a wave of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strikes targeting what they claim are Iranian regime terror targets, according to the Ira
Ukraine: danger is only increasing, warns UN human rights office
Four years into Russia's invasion, the UN human rights office warns of escalating danger in Ukraine, particularly from drones, while basic healthcare crumbles in rural areas. Meanwhile, Putin is repor
South Korea’s President Lee to pursue wartime command, selective conscription
South Korean President Lee is pushing for significant military reforms, including wartime command and selective conscription, signaling a shift in national defense strategy. This move comes as the nat
Israeli opposition leader rails against ‘multi-front war without strategy’
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid warns that Israel's military is 'stretched to the limit' by a multi-front war against Iran and Lebanon, accusing the government of a 'security disaster' due to a l
Trump delays Iran power plant strike threat until April 6
President Trump has again delayed potential U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants until April 6, citing ongoing talks, after facing widespread condemnation for threatening actions that critics argue co
Recalibrating Diplomacy with Myanmar after Election Seals Military Control
Myanmar's recent election, solidifying military control under a civilian facade, signals a continued post-coup conflict, prompting the Crisis Group to advise the EU and its member states on recalibrat
Trump’s Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
India is rekindling its energy partnership with Russia, with plans to double crude oil imports and resume direct LNG sales, despite earlier concessions to the US and potential Western sanctions violat
Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un solidified their alliance by signing a friendship treaty, exchanging symbolic gifts, and vowing to resist Western pressure
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
Amid escalating regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a crucial mediator between Washington and Tehran, leveraging its unique position with
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
Amid escalating regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a crucial mediator between Washington and Tehran, leveraging its unique position with
Why did China make an unusual abstention from UNSC vote condemning Iran’s Gulf strikes?
China's abstention from a UN Security Council vote condemning Iran's Gulf strikes, alongside Russia, signals a complex diplomatic balancing act. While analysts like Guy Burton see it as a continuation
Trump Must Act Quickly to Protect Diego Garcia
The recent Iran conflict underscores the critical strategic value of the Diego Garcia base, prompting an urgent call for President Trump to endorse the Mauritius-U.K. Chagos agreement. This endorsemen
Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Iran has granted Malaysian ships, including oil tankers, "early clearance" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepo
India Appears Sidelined as Pakistan Tries to Play Peacemaker in Iran
As Pakistan positions itself as a mediator in the Iran crisis, India appears to be sidelined despite American officials urging a focus on shared goals. This dynamic suggests a potential shift in regio
Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
Russia has banned the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' from streaming platforms, citing "extremism and terrorism" for its critical portrayal of the war in Ukraine and the government