Politics

A “Monumental Step”: Central Asian Airlines Modernize with Boeing

Described as a "monumental step" for the carriers, three Central Asian airlines are set to modernize their fleets with 37 new Boeing airplanes. The deal, involving Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways, was announced by the Trump administration as a major U.S. commercial victory. The acquisitions will dramatically expand the airlines' global reach. Kazakhstan's Air Astana is acquiring 15 787-9 Dreamliners, which will enable...

Trump Alleges Secret Tests, China Denies, Confusion Mounts

A confusing directive from Donald Trump to resume U.S. nuclear testing has triggered a diplomatic clash and widespread uncertainty. Trump's order is based on his allegation of secret tests by rivals, a claim China has forcefully denied. The order to "start testing" was posted on social media, but its meaning is unclear. It could mean computational modeling or a physical detonation, which would break the...

Nuclear Arsenal Shields Russia From Defeat in Ukraine, Diplomat Declares

Russia possesses inherent immunity from military defeat in its war with Ukraine because of its nuclear weapons capability, Ambassador Denis Alipov stated in India....

Gaza Peace Force in Limbo as Israel’s Netanyahu Demands Veto, Rejects Turkey

The entire plan for an international peace force in Gaza is in limbo following a declaration from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is...

Ukraine War Funding: US Blacklists Rosneft and Lukoil

In its most direct effort to stop the funding of Russia's war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has blacklisted the nation's two largest oil...

Russia’s Brute Force vs. Ukraine’s Alliance Strategy

Moscow/Kyiv – The ongoing war is highlighting a fundamental clash in strategies: Russia's reliance on brute force and territorial conquest versus Ukraine's focus on...

Middle East Enters New Era of Cooperation

The American president launches a pivotal Middle Eastern diplomatic mission to commemorate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire while urging regional powers to capitalize on unprecedented peace-building...

The Looming Debt Ceiling: Is the Shutdown a Preview of a Bigger Crisis?

The current government shutdown, as damaging as it is, may only be the opening act for a much larger and more dangerous crisis looming...

Clock Ticking on Gaza Deal as Final Logistical Talks Commence

The clock is ticking on a landmark deal to end the Gaza war, with US officials stating the agreement is "90 per cent done"...

“A Clear Risk”: Dissecting the Legal Reasoning Behind the Dutch F-35 Ban

The phrase "a clear risk" is the legal cornerstone of the entire Dutch F-35 parts controversy, and it's what the government is desperately trying...

The Looming Brain Drain Within: Could Professors Flee Compliant Universities?

While much of the focus on a potential "brain drain" has been on international students, the Trump administration's "compact" could trigger another, equally damaging...

The Final Bargain: What Would China Have to Give for a US Concession?

Assuming, for the sake of argument, that the Trump administration is seriously considering a concession on Taiwan, what would the final bargain have to...

The Mechanics of Disarmament: Gaza Deal’s Toughest Practical Challenge

Beyond the high-level politics, the U.S. peace plan for Gaza faces an enormous practical challenge that will be a key point of discussion for...

In Reversal, Trump Halts Israeli Annexation of West Bank

In what appears to be a significant policy reversal, Donald Trump has declared he will halt any Israeli attempt to annex the West Bank....