Saturday, June 13, 2026

Washington Update: Ethiopia’s Upcoming Elections Test Democratic Credibility and Stability

WASHINGTON - Ethiopia’s upcoming elections on June 1 come at a pivotal moment for the country’s political stability and...

The Friendship Pipeline as Diplomatic Architecture: Why India–Bangladesh Infrastructure Ties Outlast Governments

NEW DELHI - In international relations, the agreements that matter most are rarely the ones signed with the most...

Washington Update: Congressional Briefing Highlights Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan congressional briefing was held in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building...

Is the End Looming for Canada’s Border Pre-clearance Program With the United States?

Emily Gilbert, University of Toronto At a testy meeting in...

UN Report Warns Aid Cuts Threaten Efforts to End Violence Against Women

NEW YORK - Sweeping cuts in international aid are...

Washington Update: Senate Kennedy Caucus Room Hosts Conference on the Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia

WASHINGTON - On Friday, May 15, 2026, distinguished guests, policymakers, human rights advocates, scholars, journalists, and members of the...

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook Resigns After 15 Years. What’s Next for the Tech Giant?

Rajat Roy, Bond University Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to...

The Quiet Shift: China as America’s “+1” in a Changing World Order

“Everything ever said to me by any Chinese of any station during any visit was part of an intricate...

Xi Jinping in Pyongyang: Why North Korea’s Survival Still Depends on China

NEW DELHI - When Chinese President, also the General...

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The Saffron Sunrise: Redefining Bengal’s Political Horizon

JAIPUR, India - The vast, fertile plains of West Bengal, situated at the edge...

US Issues 30-Day Russian Oil Waiver to India Amid Iran Energy Crisis

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners...

Mark Carney’s Davos Speech Marks a Major Departure from Canada’s Usual Approach to the U.S.

Stewart Prest, University of British Columbia It was a moment of global clarity. Prime Minister...

U.S. Law Makes History With First-Ever Provision on Southern Mongolia

WASHINGTON, DC - The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Information Center (SMHRIC) has welcomed the...

Trump-Xi Talks Will Not Have Changed the Priorities of the Chinese Government

Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham China’s president, Xi Jinping, has met with his American...

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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook Resigns After 15 Years. What’s Next for the Tech Giant?

Rajat Roy, Bond University Apple announced the tech company’s longtime...

With Middle East War Underway, Southern Gas Corridor Reinforces EU Energy Security

The European Union and Azerbaijan reconfirmed their strategic energy...