International Affairs

As Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba hosts South Korean President Lee in Tokyo, this first face-to-face meeting tests whether longstanding disputes can truly yield to pragmatic cooperation—or if deeper national interests are being sidelined.

Taiwan faces crucial recall votes amid political gridlock and a nuclear power referendum that could reshape its energy landscape, challenging both its democratic resilience and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Belarusian women political prisoners endure brutal abuse, threats of losing parental rights, and inhumane conditions—an alarming assault on family integrity and freedom that echoes as a warning against authoritarian overreach.

South Korean President Lee’s Tokyo visit before his summit with President Trump reveals fragile regional alliances and America’s underappreciated role in East Asian security, underscoring the need for Washington to reaffirm its leadership.

Taiwan faces a pivotal referendum on restarting its last nuclear power plant, intertwined with a high-stakes recall vote targeting pro-China legislators—both moves critical for safeguarding the island’s energy independence and political sovereignty amid Beijing’s shadow.

Bolivia’s highest court orders urgent review of prolonged detentions of right-wing figures, exposing judicial politicization amid shifting political winds after decades of leftist rule.

North Korea’s deliberate border fortifications amid U.S.-South Korea drills expose how hostile regimes exploit global distractions, threatening regional stability and America’s strategic interests.

Peru’s decision to move ex-president Martín Vizcarra from a special detention center for former leaders to a common prison signals deeper political machinations. This move raises troubling questions about justice, due process, and the power struggles undermining sovereignty in Latin America.

Evo Morales insists on staying in Bolivia to challenge the new political landscape after his party’s decline—raising questions about regional stability and its impact on U.S. interests in Latin America.

In a contentious trial marked by political overreach, Congo’s demand for the death penalty against ex-President Joseph Kabila signals a troubling mix of justice and vendetta, with dangerous implications for regional stability and America’s interests.