Government Accountability

Deadly Police Operation in Rio Exposes the Brutal Cost of Lawlessness

Rio de Janeiro’s record police operation against the powerful Comando Vermelho cartel left over a hundred dead, including officers, amid chaotic scenes of desperate residents retrieving bodies. This grim episode raises urgent questions about law enforcement, public safety, and governance that resonate far beyond Brazil’s borders.

By National Security Desk | October 29, 2025

International Affairs

UN Vote on Cuba Embargo Reveals Shifting Global Dynamics and US Resolve

For the 33rd year, the UN condemns the US embargo on Cuba—but Washington gains unprecedented support from global allies, highlighting growing impatience with Havana’s failed policies and America’s firm stance on national security.

By Economics Desk | October 29, 2025

International Affairs

Putin’s Encirclement Claim in Eastern Ukraine Unravels Under Scrutiny

Russian President Putin claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded in critical eastern cities, but Kyiv and independent analysts say these assertions are false—exposing Moscow’s propaganda amid a prolonged war that threatens American security interests.

By National Security Desk | October 29, 2025