International Affairs

The Druze, a tightly knit religious minority with deep roots in Syria and Israel, face escalating violence and mistrust amid shifting power dynamics—revealing the dangerous consequences of Washington’s neglect of Middle East stability.

Hamas alleges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refused a deal to free 50 hostages, signaling readiness for prolonged conflict in Gaza that threatens regional stability and U.S. interests.

Prime Minister Netanyahu extends condolences for accidental damage to Gaza church amid Hamas-fueled violence, highlighting the urgent need for an Israel-first approach to restore peace and protect all innocent lives.

Brazil’s top court imposes five stringent measures on former President Jair Bolsonaro amid allegations of a coup plot and foreign interference, highlighting risks to national sovereignty with global implications.

Brazil’s highest court imposes electronic bracelet and social media bans on former President Bolsonaro, escalating a politically fraught prosecution that threatens democratic norms and fuels diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

Bedouin and Druze factions reignite brutal clashes in southern Syria’s Al Suweida province following government troop withdrawal, exposing the dangers of ceding control to local militias amid an already unstable region.

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro faces intrusive legal restrictions, highlighting the dangerous global trend of weaponizing judicial power against conservative leaders and threatening national sovereignty.

Amid ongoing conflict, Zelenski appoints defense minister as National Security Council head to accelerate fragile negotiations with Russia—Moscow responds positively.

A preventable tragedy in Iraq’s Wasit province claims 63 lives due to reckless disregard for fire safety standards—exposing a pattern of deadly negligence with grave lessons for national security and governance worldwide.

The UK cracks down on Russian GRU operatives responsible for mass civilian casualties in Ukraine and targeted poisonings, revealing the ongoing threat to Western security and sovereignty.