International Affairs

The recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau is part of a troubling pattern of power grabs across Africa that threaten regional stability, economic partnerships, and America’s strategic interests. How long will Washington tolerate this growing chaos on a continent vital to global security?

The contested presidential election in Guinea-Bissau erupted into chaos with a supposed military coup, exposing deep political corruption and drug cartel influence—risks that ripple beyond West Africa to U.S. national security.

As more than 80 lives are lost to catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand, the world witnesses yet again the devastating impact of natural disasters compounded by inadequate preparedness—a stark reminder that America must prioritize resilient infrastructure and secure borders against cascading crises.

Iran’s introduction of a higher gasoline price tier reveals deep economic challenges, risking domestic unrest and further destabilizing a volatile region critical to American interests.

While Myanmar’s junta claims goodwill by releasing thousands of prisoners ahead of elections, the move is a thin veil over ongoing political oppression and instability that threatens regional peace and U.S. interests.

As France unveils its new voluntary military service amid mounting Russian threats, the move signals urgent security challenges that demand America’s vigilance.

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey unfolds as a complex stage where religious unity meets geopolitical maneuvering, exposing the fragile balance between diplomacy and authoritarian overreach in a key NATO ally.

Martín Vizcarra’s conviction underscores a systemic failure in Peru’s leadership, revealing the costs of unchecked corruption and its broader implications for national sovereignty and governance.

A catastrophic fire in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court has claimed 44 lives and left nearly 280 missing, revealing glaring lapses in safety enforcement and the deadly cost of cutting corners.

Argentina’s nomination of Rafael Grossi for UN Secretary General raises key questions about leadership, reform, and global power dynamics at a critical moment for American interests.