Government Accountability

The World Bank’s staggering $216 billion estimate for Syria’s reconstruction reveals the catastrophic consequences of prolonged conflict—and the critical lessons Washington must heed to protect American interests.

Nicolas Sarkozy, the first former European head of state jailed for corruption, begins a five-year sentence tied to illegal Libyan campaign financing—highlighting the dangers of globalist influence on national sovereignty.

Years after violent unrest and brutal power struggles, Simone Gbagbo aims for Ivory Coast’s presidency in an election marked by disqualified rivals and fragile democracy — a warning sign for national sovereignty in West Africa.

The violent attack against Slovakia’s populist prime minister underscores political instability fueled by pro-Russian policies and weak national security—a warning for Western allies including America.

Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister signals a sharp turn to ultraconservatism, with implications that ripple through regional security and U.S. strategic interests.

As Typhoon Halong’s remnants ravaged western Alaska, destructive flooding pulled homes—and their occupants—adrift, revealing catastrophic failures in preparedness and response that left communities vulnerable to disaster.

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster and influential American intellectual champion, died suddenly at 29, raising urgent questions about how we support our brightest minds.

Hong Kong prepares to reopen a runway after a deadly cargo plane crash, yet critical safety questions linger as investigators probe pilot errors and operational risks.

Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, steps into office promising market-friendly policies and defense spending—but will her approach address deep-rooted economic challenges or repeat past mistakes?

New Delhi’s annual battle with hazardous air pollution after Diwali fireworks reveals the disastrous consequences of weak regulation and failed environmental commitments that endanger millions—lessons America must heed to protect its own communities.