Friday, May 29, 2026

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...

From Schuman’s Post‑war Declaration to the EU Today, the Historical Archives Unpack How Europe Came Together

Dieter Schlenker, European University Institute The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth...

The Laws of War vs. Pakistan: Why Loopholes Don’t Exist in 2025

NEW DELHI - There is a particular kind of cruelty in breaking the rules that were written specifically to...

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

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

The Tragedy of Flight AI-171

The afternoon of June 12, 2025 ripped apart the...

Operational Assessment: Pakistan’s Ceasefire Decision, 10 May 2025—Causes, Indicators, and Strategic Implications

NEW DELHI - Pakistan's acceptance of a ceasefire on 10 May 2025 was the product of cascading operational failures,...

The Method in Iran’s Madness? Closure of Strait of Hormuz Echoes a Centuries‑old Danish Play − and is a Tragedy for the World Order

Vivek Krishnamurthy, University of Colorado Boulder More than two months into the war in Iran, navigation through the Strait of...

How Beijing Turned the Belgrade Embassy Bombing Into a Permanent Anti-American Weapon

NEW DELHI - At 11:45 PM on 7 May 1999, a US bomber dropped five precision-guided bombs on the...

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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...