Houthi Violence Forces 130,000 Yemenis to Flee Amid Severe Aid Shortages A Houthi offensive along Yemen's Red Sea coast has displaced over 130,000 people, straining an aid system already short on funding. Latin Times · Sep 27
Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell? India’s next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph at the SCO summit in Bishkek is likely to carry geopolitical weight, but it should not be read as evidence of a new India-China-Russia alliance. The Economic Times · Aug 31
The U.S. government invested $27 billion in corporate stakes. Good luck finding them The Trump administration’s equity stakes—from Intel to quantum startups—appear in no budget document and are subject to no watchdog. Fortune · Jul 26
Last of the Neocon 'Three Amigos': Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly The one thing Graham was consistent about was his enthusiasm for foreign wars. Reason · Jul 13
Is Trump Lying? POTUS Claims He Ended a 14-Year African War Where '15 Million Had Their Heads Chopped Off' Donald Trump claimed to have ended the Rwanda-DRC conflict, citing exaggerated numbers. Official records contradict his statements, revealing ongoing fighting and a real peace agreement. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China? US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security. The Economic Times · May 15
A Look At How Iranian Oil Exports Could Be Impacted If U.S. Escalates Attacks On Kharg Island Smaller terminals such as Lavan, Sirri, and Jask cannot match Kharg's capacity. Estimates show Iran exports roughly 1–1.5 million barrels per day, and even a brief disruption could significantly cut supply. International Business Times · Apr 7
For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset The Iran war may end, but global instability is here to stay. Business leaders who plan for volatility will have the edge. Fortune · Mar 20
Why an NVIDIA Chip Could Supercharge TSMC’s Next Rally A recent Trump decision could lead to NVIDIA generating billions in new chip sales to China. Chip manufacturer TSMC could come away as a clear victor. MarketBeat · Jan 6
Nigeria has a high poverty rate – what this has to do with ethnic conflicts Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of casualties from terrorist attacks in 2025 can be seen in both the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data and the Council on Foreign… The Conversation · Jan 6
US Debt Of $38 Trillion Now A 'National Security Crisis,' Warns Top Economist, Another Blames Political Polarization: 'Neither Party Is…' Richard Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, and other economists have sounded the alarm about the U.S. national debt, stating that it poses a significant threat to the country’s security and global standing. Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025
Legendary DC diplomat feels 'like Paul Revere' about the $38 trillion national debt: 'The crisis is coming!' Richard Haass has spent a lifetime monitoring global crises. Now he says America’s most dangerous one is coming from inside the house. Fortune · Nov 13, 2025
What CFOs say about AI when they’re speaking off the record Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Aug 7, 2025
US and China need a space hotline for orbital emergencies, experts say The Council on Foreign Relations released a new report calling for the United States to make space a top national priority. Space · May 16, 2025
The Guardian - US · May 11, 2025 Trump to embark on Middle East trip to meet Gulf allies President eager to discuss trade and investment but no plans to visit Israel amid tensions over Gaza war
Fortune · Feb 22, 2025 Trump tariffs promise chaos, but China's Xi Jinping may be the biggest threat to the global economy, former Treasury official warns "When it comes to manufactured goods, trade with China is virtually a one-way street."
The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2025 ‘He was prescient’: Jimmy Carter, the environment and the road not taken The ex-president was a pioneer on renewable energy and land conservation but his 1980 defeat was a ‘fork in the road’
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024 Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia's grinding gains Russia’s army has in recent months made an unrelenting effort to punch through Ukrainian defenses at selected points along the front line in eastern Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024 With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine Behind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before
France 24 · Jun 5, 2024 Hezbollah poses bigger risk to Israel than Hamas on Oct. 7, analyst says Israel says it will soon decide whether to launch an offensive in Lebanon, where it has clashed with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah for months. Steven A. Cook, a senior fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, tells FRANCE 24's Monte Francis that Hezbollah's large stores of…
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia
The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023 India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal This fall, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is slated to lead a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to China. The planned trip, like other recent visits to China by high-ranking U.S. officials, is aimed at improving the relationship between the U.S. and China.
Roll Call · Aug 18, 2023 Biden, Asian leaders pledge deeper ties amid tensions with China, North Korea - Roll Call President Biden and Japan's and South Korea's leaders announced steps to to deepen their alliance and keep China and North Korea in check.
Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023 Saudi Arabia-Israel normalisation difficult but possible: Blinken Top US diplomat says Washington is ‘very much involved’ in push for formal relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.