On Monday, Feb. 3, several European leaders including representatives from the 27 member nations of the European Union (EU) met in Brussels to discuss defense. This was the “first ever meeting of European leaders dedicated exclusively to defense,” and it provides key insights on the EU’s security posture and policy under the new Trump Administration.
Read MoreFor the first time in over a year, the guns in Gaza have fallen silent—but for how long?
Read MoreAs the world's largest democracy, India represents a diverse array of voices and perspectives, recently emerging as the champion of the Global South and a staunch arbiter for peace in an unstable world. Despite its growing influence, a murky understanding of India’s ambitions persists, with few university courses dedicated to studying India and its foreign policy
Read MoreThe BRICS coalition aims to create a counterweight to US and Western influence in the global order and institutions, with Thailand and Indonesia officially joining the forum in January 2025.
Read MoreIn a reversal of previous policy, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range US-made missiles on Russian soil as North Korean troops support the Russian war effort. After a surprise summer counteroffensive that saw Ukraine occupy parts of the Kursk Oblast, Russia has dedicated a significant amount of resources to retaking the region
Read MoreOn Nov. 5, former president Donald Trump emerged victorious from the hard-fought election of 2024. While the extent of Trump’s victory was certainly a surprise to many Americans, sweeping all of the 7 swing states, the win has been a greater shock for the rest of the world necessitating adaptation to the new administration — especially with regard to the overhaul Trump seeks of the status quo of America’s foreign relations and alliances.
Read MoreDuring the last week of October, much of the talk was about the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. Now seen as a growing force that seeks to challenge Western economic and political dominance, many wondered what the newly expanded conference, which took place between Oct. 22-24, would pull out of the hat in this much-anticipated meeting.
Read More“Humanity must never again inflict nor suffer the sacrifice and torture we have experienced.” These impassioned words were spoken in 1956 by Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organization awarded with 2024’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Read MoreThe EU has officially decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% after a controversial investigation that split Europe and prompted Chinese retaliation.
Read MoreOn Oct. 5, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington, D.C. gathered around the White House on the International Day of Palestinian Solidarity. Washington was one of the many cities worldwide where protesters marched demanding an end to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, which has killed over 42,000 Palestinians according to the United Nations.
Read MoreIn late September, the Biden administration proposed a change to a rule that affects much of America’s imports from China. Although this is a fine policy on paper, it is flying under the radar. Did electoral politics make the Biden administration—like that of Trump—water down some ambitions and amplify others?
Read More“Ukraine today is Asia tomorrow,” asserts Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Ishiba recently emphasized his support and proposal for the idea of an Asian NATO to ensure collective security in the region.
Read MoreRoughly 7,000 judges in Mexico will now all be elected, rather than appointed, removing current judicial workers from their positions. In addition to the introduction of “faceless judges” – judges whose anonymity is preserved in certain criminal cases for their protection – and a judicial disciplinary tribunal, the popular election is one of many controversial reforms recently proposed by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico.
Read MoreTo most Americans, the Quad is a blur. A country that is a part of and the instigator of more alliances and strategic organizations than one can count, the United States often appears to pay little more than a quick glance outside of NATO and the G7.
Read MoreBeirut and other parts of Lebanon were thrown into chaos two weeks ago when pagers and other wireless devices used by the Shia militant group Hezbollah exploded, killing 32 and injuring several thousand.
Read MoreMedia headlines describe Iran’s missile attack on Israel as “unprecedented,” ending decades of “shadow wars” between the two nations. Yet, after Israel’s most recent retaliatory strike, it is clear these direct missile attacks are not a precursor to a conventional war, but rather a continuation of shadow war, centered on sending a message rather than inflicting physical damage.
— Alessia Coluccio
Read MoreIn El Salvador, order has emerged from an anti-democratic regime. The fact of the matter is that the Latin American country was rather lawless before, with gangs roaming the streets and bribery a norm. The U.S. must push for an order in accordance with law. There is a world where due process meets safety.
— Michael Scime
Read MoreRecently, former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the upcoming 2024 election, has commented on the United States’ commitment to NATO, leaving the other allied countries questioning their safety amid the War in Ukraine.
— Christina Tucholski
Read MoreThe finger guns to the head are more than a gesture or a political protest. It’s a way for the world to finally understand how dire the situation in Congo has been and continues to be. Whether it is the DR Congo, Gaza, Sudan, or Tigray, you can not just tune out what is distressing to you just because you don’t want to hear it.
— Kahwit Tela
Read MoreIn the face of the current climate crisis, developing nations must balance the pressure to transition to renewable energy sources with the need to provide affordable and stable energy to their population. Unfortunately for climate activists, the easiest way to overcome this is through the use of fossil fuels.
— Alessia Coluccio
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